Bălești, Gorj
Commune in Gorj, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Commune in Gorj, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bălești is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Bălești, Ceauru, Cornești, Găvănești, Rasova, Stolojani, Tălpășești, Tămășești, and Voinigești.
Bălești | |
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Coordinates: 45°01′N 23°13′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Gorj |
Subdivisions | Bălești, Ceauru, Cornești, Găvănești, Rasova, Stolojani, Tălpășești, Tămășești, Voinigești |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Mădălin-Ion Ungureanu[1] (PSD) |
Area | 78.86 km2 (30.45 sq mi) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 7,309 |
• Density | 93/km2 (240/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 217045 |
Vehicle reg. | GJ |
Website | balesti |
The commune is located in the north-central part of the county. It is traversed by the DN67 road, which connects the county seat, Târgu Jiu, to Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
The commune's Church of the Holy Archangels dates to 1679.
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