Padeș

Padeș
Location in Gorj County
Padeș
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°01′N 22°51′E / 45.017°N 22.850°E / 45.017; 22.850
CountryRomania
CountyGorj
SubdivisionsApa Neagră, Călugareni, Cerna-Sat, Cloșani, Motru-Sec, Orzești, Padeș, Văieni
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Mihăiță-Gabriel Troacă (PSD)
Area
389.81 km2 (150.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
4,632
  Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.GJ

Padeș is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Apa Neagră, Călugareni (the commune center), Cerna-Sat, Cloșani, Motru-Sec, Orzești, Padeș and Văieni.