Bârgăuani (Hungarian: Bargován) is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of thirteen villages: Bahna Mare, Baratca (Barátka), Bălănești, Bârgăuani, Breaza (Bráza), Certieni, Chilia, Dârloaia, Ghelăiești, Hârtop, Homiceni, Talpa (Talpa), and Vlădiceni.
Bârgăuani | |
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Coordinates: 46°59′N 26°39′E / 46.983°N 26.650°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Neamț |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Petrică Șchiopu (PSD) |
Area | 75.27 km2 (29.06 sq mi) |
Elevation | 347 m (1,138 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,904 |
• Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 617040 |
Area code | +(40) 233 |
Vehicle reg. | NT |
Website | comunabargauani |
The commune is situated on the Moldavian Plateau, at a altitude of 347 m (1,138 ft), on the banks of the river Valea Neagră. It is located in the east-central part of the county, 29 km (18 mi) from the county seat, Piatra Neamț.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1992 | 4,438 | — |
2002 | 4,239 | −4.5% |
2011 | 3,505 | −17.3% |
2021 | 2,904 | −17.1% |
Source: Census data |
At the 2002 census, Bârgăuani had 4,239 inhabitants, of which 96.8% were ethnic Romanians; 62.8% were Romanian Orthodox and 36.9% Roman Catholic. At the 2021 census, the commune had a population of 2,904; of those, 91.8% were Romanians.[2]
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