Troianul | |
|---|---|
 Location in Teleorman County | |
  Troianul Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°00′N25°00′E / 44.000°N 25.000°E Coordinates: 44°00′N25°00′E / 44.000°N 25.000°E | |
| Country |  Romania |
| County | Teleorman |
| Subdivisions | Dulceni, Troianul, Vatra |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ionel Neagu [1] (PNL) |
| Population (2011) [2] | 3,048 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | TR |
Troianul is a commune in Teleorman County, Muntenia, Romania. It has three villages: Dulceni, Troianul and Vatra.
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