Păulești, Satu Mare

Păulești
Location in Satu Mare County
Păulești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°46′44″N 22°55′12″E / 47.779°N 22.920°E / 47.779; 22.920
CountryRomania
CountySatu Mare
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Zenoviu-Stelian Bontea (PNL)
Area
60.43 km2 (23.33 sq mi)
Elevation
123 m (404 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
5,775
  Density96/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
447230
Area code+(40) x59
Vehicle reg.SM
Websitepaulestism.ro

Păulești (Hungarian: Szatmárpálfalva, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈʃzɒtmaːrpaːlfɒlvɒ]) is a commune of 5,775 inhabitants situated in Satu Mare County, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Amați (Amac), Ambud (Ombod), Hrip (Hirip), Păulești, Petin (Pettyén), and Rușeni (Oroszfalva).

The commune is located in the central part of the county, 6 km (3.7 mi) east of the county seat, Satu Mare, and belongs to the Satu Mare metropolitan area.