Coţofenii din Dos is a commune in Dolj County, Romania, located in the historical region of Oltenia. The commune is situated in the southern part of the county, on the left bank of the Jiu River, and has a population of 3,424 people (2011 census). The climate is temperate continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 11.2 °C (52.2 °F), and the average annual precipitation is 630 mm (24.8 in). The commune was first mentioned in a document in 1431, and it is believed to have been founded by a group of shepherds from the Coţofeni region of Transylvania. The commune has a rich cultural heritage, with many traditional customs and festivals still being practiced today.
Geographic Data for Coţofenii din Dos, , Romania
| Latitude | 44° 26.000' |
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| Longitude | 23° 37.000' |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |