Păulești, Vrancea

Păulești
Location in Vrancea County
Păulești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°53′N 26°41′E / 45.883°N 26.683°E / 45.883; 26.683
CountryRomania
CountyVrancea
Government
 • Mayor (2024–2028)Dănuț Soare (PSD)
Area
171.34 km2 (66.15 sq mi)
Elevation
461 m (1,512 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
1,815
 • Density10.59/km2 (27.44/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
627371
Area code+(40) 237
Vehicle reg.VN
Websitewww.paulesti.primarievn.ro

Păulești is a commune in Vrancea County, Romania, with a population of 1,815 as of 2021. It is composed of two villages, Hăulișca and Păulești. These were part of Tulnici Commune until 2003, when they were split off.

A wayside cross in Hăulișca, built in 1937, commemorates the soldiers who died in World War I.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 2,160—    
2011 1,834−15.1%
2021 1,815−1.0%
Source: Census data