Broșteni is a town in Suceava County, in the historical region of Western Moldavia, northeastern Romania. Broșteni is the fourteenth largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 5,388 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers the former villages of Hăleasa, Lungeni, and Neagra (which became neighborhoods in 2004), and Cotârgași, Dârmoxa, Frasin, Holda, Holdița, and Pietroasa (with the status of associated villages).
Broșteni | |
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Town | |
![]() Saint Nicholas Wooden Church in Broșteni | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
![]() Location in Suceava County | |
![]() ![]() Broșteni Location in Romania | |
Coordinates: 47°14′39″N 25°41′53″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Suceava |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Alexandru Hurjui[1] (PRO) |
Area | 424.40 km2 (163.86 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | 5,506 |
• Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | SV |
Website | www |
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2002 | 6,603 | — |
2011 | 5,388 | −18.4% |
Source: Romanian census data |
Broșteni is a former mining community located on the banks of the river Bistrița, between Bistrița Mountains and Stânișoara Mountains. It administers a total area of 424.40 km2 (163.86 sq mi) – the largest area being administered by a single locality in Suceava County. The national road between Vatra Dornei and Piatra Neamț is the main communication way for Broșteni, which is not connected to the national railway system.