Balcani is a commune in Bacău County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Balcani, Frumoasa, Ludași, and Schitu Frumoasa.

Balcani
Location in Bacău County
Location in Bacău County
Balcani is located in Romania
Balcani
Balcani
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°38′N 26°33′E / 46.633°N 26.550°E / 46.633; 26.550
CountryRomania
CountyBacău
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Vasile Luca (PSD)
Area
112.98 km2 (43.62 sq mi)
Elevation
430 m (1,410 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
6,742
 • Density60/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
607030
Area code+(40) 234
Vehicle reg.BC
Websitewww.primaria-balcani.ro

The commune is located in the foothills of the Eastern Carpathians, at an altitude of 430 m (1,410 ft), on the banks of the river Tazlău and its right tributary, the Schit. It is located in the northern part of the county, about 40 km (25 mi) northwest of the county seat, Bacău, on the border with Neamț County.

References

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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.