Băile Olănești

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.

Băile Olănești
Town
Location in Vâlcea County
Băile Olănești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°12′N 24°14′E
CountryRomania
CountyVâlcea
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Vasile Sorin Vasilache (PSD)
Area
168.34 km2 (65.00 sq mi)
Elevation
440 m (1,440 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,750
  Density22/km2 (58/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
245300
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

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.

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