Bascov

Bascov is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Bascov, Brăileni, Glâmbocu, Mica, Prislopu Mic, Schiau, Uiasca, and Valea Ursului.

Bascov
Downtown Bascov
Downtown Bascov
Bascov is located in Romania
Bascov
Bascov
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°54′N 24°49′E
CountryRomania
CountyArgeș
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Gheorghe Stancu[1] (PSD)
Elevation
423 m (1,388 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
11,151
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
117045
Area code0248
Vehicle reg.AG
Websitewww.primariabascov.ro

The commune lies on the Getic Plateau, an area of foothills leading up to the Southern Carpathians. It is located 7 km (4.3 mi) northwest of Pitești, on the river Bascov, as it discharges into the Argeș.

The Liga III football club ACS Unirea Bascov is located here.

A massacre took place in Bascov in August 2022, when five members of the same family were killed by a relative.[3]

References

Wooden church in Bascov village
Wooden church in Glâmbocu village
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