Vitănești (Purani until 1996) is a commune in Teleorman County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Purani, Schitu Poienari, Siliștea, and Vitănești.
Vitănești | |
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 The Victor Antonescu Chapel in Vitănești | |
 Location in Teleorman County | |
  Vitănești Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°00′N 25°25′E / 44.000°N 25.417°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Teleorman |
| Subdivisions | Purani, Schitu Poienari, Siliștea, Vitănești |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Simion Nedea (PNL) |
Area | 72.82 km2 (28.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,539 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 147440 |
| Vehicle reg. | TR |
| Website | primariavitanesti |
The commune is crossed by the 44th parallel north.
Notable residents include the philosopher and writer Constantin Noica (1909–1987).
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