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In Romania, a county has a notable number of communes with fewer than 1,000 residents, including one with only 90 inhabitants. The local government of Bătrâna pays substantial salaries despite its small population. The PSD party has proposed administrative reforms to merge communes with under 3,000 residents, potentially affecting over 1,400 communes nationwide. Hunedoara County has the highest number of small communes, with 13 having less than 1,000 residents. The smallest commune, Bătrâna, employs seven staff members with salaries ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 lei gross. The municipality faces financial challenges, with expenses exceeding revenues, primarily due to salary costs.