Băbeni

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.

Băbeni
Town
Historical mansion in Băbeni
Location in Vâlcea County
Băbeni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°58′30″N 24°13′52″E
CountryRomania
CountyVâlcea
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Ștefan Bogdan (PSD)
Area
35.70 km2 (13.78 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
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

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, 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
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