Bârgăuani (Hungarian: Bargován) is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of thirteen villages: Bahna Mare, Baratca (Barátka), Bălănești, Bârgăuani, Breaza (Bráza), Certieni, Chilia, Dârloaia, Ghelăiești, Hârtop, Homiceni, Talpa (Talpa), and Vlădiceni.
Bârgăuani | |
|---|---|
 Dârloaia village | |
 Location in Neamț County | |
  Bârgăuani Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°59′N 26°39′E / 46.983°N 26.650°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Neamț |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Petrică Șchiopu (PSD) |
| Area | 75.27 km2 (29.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 347 m (1,138 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,904 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 617040 |
| Area code | +(40) 233 |
| Vehicle reg. | NT |
| Website | comunabargauani |
The commune is situated on the Moldavian Plateau, at a altitude of 347 m (1,138 ft), on the banks of the river Valea Neagră. It is located in the east-central part of the county, 29 km (18 mi) from the county seat, Piatra Neamț.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4,438 | — |
| 2002 | 4,239 | −4.5% |
| 2011 | 3,505 | −17.3% |
| 2021 | 2,904 | −17.1% |
| Source: Census data | ||
At the 2002 census, Bârgăuani had 4,239 inhabitants, of which 96.8% were ethnic Romanians; 62.8% were Romanian Orthodox and 36.9% Roman Catholic. At the 2021 census, the commune had a population of 2,904; of those, 91.8% were Romanians.[2]
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Certieni village -
Certieni viewed from the DJ155I road
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