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Town in Vâlcea, Romania
Băile Olănești
Town
Coat of arms of Băile OlăneștiCoat of arms
Location in Vâlcea CountyLocation in Vâlcea County
Băile Olănești is located in RomaniaBăile OlăneștiBăile OlăneștiLocation in Romania
Coordinates: 45°12′N 24°14′E / 45.200°N 24.233°E / 45.200; 24.233
CountryRomania
CountyVâlcea
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Vasile Sorin Vasilache (PSD)
Area168.34 km (65.00 sq mi)
Elevation440 m (1,440 ft)
Population3,750
 • Density22/km (58/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code245300
Area code(+40) 02 50
Vehicle reg.VL
Websitewww.primariabaileolanesti.ro
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1956 3,836—    
1966 4,619+20.4%
1977 4,644+0.5%
1992 4,777+2.9%
2002 4,814+0.8%
2011 4,064−15.6%
2021 3,750−7.7%
Source: Census data

Băile Olănești is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. The town administers eight villages: Cheia, Comanca, Gurguiata, Livadia, Mosoroasa, Olănești, Pietrișu, and Tisa. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia.

The town is located in the central-northern part of the county, 20 km (12 mi) northwest of the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea. It lies on the banks of the Olănești River, in the hilly area south of the Parâng Mountains. Part of the Buila-Vânturarița National Park is situated on the territory of the town.

History

The first documentary attestation of Olănești dates from 1527. The mineral waters of Olănești are mentioned for the first time in a 1760 charter and are called healing waters. In 1873 Olănești mineral waters are sent to the Vienna Exhibition, obtaining the Golden Medal.

Notable people

References

  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.

External links

  • Saint Hierarch Nicholas Church in Olănești Saint Hierarch Nicholas Church in Olănești
  • Saint John the Baptist Church in Olănești Saint John the Baptist Church in Olănești
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