| Panciu | ||
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| County | Vrancea County | |
| Status | Town | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Iulian Nica (Social Democratic Party) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 61.85 km2 (23.88 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 7,664 | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Coordinates: 45°54′36″N 27°5′24″E / 45.91000°N 27.09000°E
The town of Panciu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈpant͡ʃju]) in the county of Vrancea in Romania lies on the river Şuşiţa, in southern Moldavia, 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Focșani. It has a population of approximately 7,600. It administers five villages: Crucea de Jos, Crucea de Sus, Dumbrava, Neicu and Satu Nou.
The region is famous for its white wines but also for its sparkling wines (white, red and rosé).