Bărbătești, Vâlcea

Bărbătești is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Bodești, Bărbătești, Bârzești, and Negrulești.

Bărbătești
Saint Nicholas Church in Bărbătești village
Saint Nicholas Church in Bărbătești village
Location in Vâlcea County
Location in Vâlcea County
Bărbătești is located in Romania
Bărbătești
Bărbătești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°09′N 24°07′E
CountryRomania
CountyVâlcea
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Constantin Bănacu[1] (PSD)
Area
41.25 km2 (15.93 sq mi)
Elevation
480 m (1,570 ft)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[2]
3,318
  Density80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.VL
Websiteprimariabarbatesti.ro

The commune is situated in the central part of the county, 35 km (22 mi) from the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. It borders to the north and west Costești commune, to the south Pietrari commune, and to the east Stoenești commune and the town of Băile Olănești.

Part of the Buila-Vânturarița National Park is situated on the territory of the commune.

Natives

References

Bărbătești Iernatic Annunciation Church
Wooden church in Poeni hamlet, Bărbătești
View of Bărbătești
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