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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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).