Panciu
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| Panciu | ||
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| Town | ||
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| Country |  Romania |
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| County | Vrancea County | |
| Status | Town | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Iulian Nica (Social Democratic Party) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 61.85 km2 (23.88 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 7,664 | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
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The town of Panciu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈpant͡ʃju]) in the county of Vrancea in Romania lies on the river Şuşiţa, in southern Moldavia, 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Focşani. It has a population of approximately 7,600. It administers five villages: Crucea de Jos, Crucea de Sus, Dumbrava, Neicu and Satu Nou.
The region is famous for its white wines but also for its sparkling wines (white, red and rosé).
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1912 | 2,737 | — |
| 1930 | 6,816 | +149.0% |
| 1948 | 4,523 | −33.6% |
| 1956 | 7,679 | +69.8% |
| 1966 | 7,948 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 7,766 | −2.3% |
| 1992 | 10,016 | +29.0% |
| 2002 | 8,903 | −11.1% |
| 2011 | 7,664 | −13.9% |
| Source: Census data | ||
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