Răcoasa

Răcoasa
Location in Vrancea County
Răcoasa
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°0′N 26°53′E / 46.000°N 26.883°E / 46.000; 26.883
CountryRomania
CountyVrancea
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Vladimir-Sebastian Păun (PSD)
Area
89 km2 (34 sq mi)
Elevation
318 m (1,043 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,148
  Density35/km2 (92/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
627280
Vehicle reg.VN
Websitewww.primariaracoasa.ro

Răcoasa is a commune located in Vrancea County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Gogoiu, Mărăști, Răcoasa, Varnița and Verdea. It is situated in the historical region of Western Moldavia.

Mărăști village (Romanian pronunciation: [mərəˈʃtʲ]) was the site of the World War I Battle of Mărăști.