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Bălțătești
Commune in Neamț, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bălțătești is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bălțătești, Valea Arini, and Valea Seacă. It also included Ghindăoani village until 2003, when it was split off to form Ghindăoani Commune.
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Bălțătești | |
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![]() Location in Neamț County | |
Coordinates: 47°7′N 26°18′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Neamț |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Emilia Acozmei (PNL) |
Area | 34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
Highest elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 3,565 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 617025 |
Vehicle reg. | NT |
Website | primariabaltatesti |
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The commune is situated 36 km (22 mi) north of the county seat, Piatra Neamț, on the national road DN15C [ro] leading to Fălticeni and Suceava.
Bălțătești has several sources of mineral waters used for disease treatment purposes, a hotel and medical facilities. The natural landscape and the surroundings makes it a tourist destination.
The Bălțătești mine is a large salt mine situated on the administrative territory of the commune.