Bacău
Bacău (UK: /ˈbækaʊ/ BAK-ow, US: /bəˈkaʊ/ bə-KOW, Romanian: [baˈkəw] ⓘ; Hungarian: Bákó; Latin: Bacovia) is the main city in Bacău County, Romania. With a population of 136,087 (as of 2021 census), Bacău is the 14th largest city in Romania. The city is situated in the historical region of Moldavia, at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and on the Bistrița River (which meets the Siret River about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) to the south of Bacău). The Ghimeș Pass links Bacău to the region of Transylvania.
Bacău | |
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Municipality | |
From top, left to right: Ascension Cathedral of Bacău, Public library (Old City Hall), St. Nicholas Cathedral, Cancicov park, Oituz Heroes monument, County Prefecture. | |
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Location in Bacău County | |
Bacău Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°35′N 26°55′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Bacău |
| Established | 1408 (first official record) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Lucian Stanciu-Viziteu |
| Area | 43.19 km2 (16.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 136,087 |
| • Density | 3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 600xxx |
| Area code | (+40) 234 |
| Vehicle reg. | BC |
| Website | municipiulbacau.ro |
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