Arefu

Arefu
Arefu Monastery
Arefu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°20′N 24°36′E / 45.333°N 24.600°E / 45.333; 24.600
CountryRomania
CountyArgeș
Government
 • Mayor (2024–2028)Gheorghe Stoican (PSD)
Area
420.25 km2 (162.26 sq mi)
Elevation
718 m (2,356 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
2,040
 • Density4.85/km2 (12.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
117040
Area code(+40) 0248
Vehicle reg.AG
Websitewww.cjarges.ro/en/web/arefu

Arefu is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Arefu, Căpățânenii Pământeni (the commune center), and Căpățânenii Ungureni.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 2,786—    
2011 2,405−13.7%
2021 2,040−15.2%
Source: Census data