Bălești, Gorj

Bălești is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Bălești, Ceauru, Cornești, Găvănești, Rasova, Stolojani, Tălpășești, Tămășești, and Voinigești.

Bălești
Church of the Holy Archangels from Ceauru
Location in Gorj County
Bălești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°01′N 23°13′E
CountryRomania
CountyGorj
SubdivisionsBălești, Ceauru, Cornești, Găvănești, Rasova, Stolojani, Tălpășești, Tămășești, Voinigești
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Mădălin-Ion Ungureanu (PSD)
Area
78.86 km2 (30.45 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
7,309
  Density93/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
217045
Vehicle reg.GJ
Websitebalesti.ro

The commune is located in the north-central part of the county. It is traversed by the DN67 road, which connects the county seat, Târgu Jiu, to Drobeta-Turnu Severin.

The commune's Church of the Holy Archangels dates to 1679.

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