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Băbeni

Coordinates: 44°58′30″N 24°13′52″E / 44.97500°N 24.23111°E / 44.97500; 24.23111
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Băbeni
Historical mansion in Băbeni
Historical mansion in Băbeni
Coat of arms of Băbeni
Location in Vâlcea County
Location in Vâlcea County
Băbeni is located in Romania
Băbeni
Băbeni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°58′30″N 24°13′52″E / 44.97500°N 24.23111°E / 44.97500; 24.23111
CountryRomania
CountyVâlcea
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Ștefan Bogdan[1] (PSD)
Area
35.70 km2 (13.78 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
7,570
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
245100
Area code(+40) 02 50
Vehicle reg.VL
Websiteorasbabeni.ro

Băbeni is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. The town, elevated to that status in 2002, administers six villages: Bonciu, Capu Dealului, Pădurețu, Români, Tătărani, and Valea Mare. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia.

The town is located in the central part of the county, on the right bank of the Olt River, 18 km (11 mi) southwest of the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. It is crossed by national road DN64 [ro], which connects Râmnicu Vâlcea with Caracal along the Olt River. The Băbeni train station serves the CFR Line 201, which runs north-south from Podu Olt, Sibiu County, to Piatra-Olt, Olt County.

The Băbeni oil field is located on the administrative territory of the town.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 9,475—    
2011 8,022−15.3%
2021 7,570−5.6%
Source: Census data

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.