Bascov
Bascov is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Bascov, Brăileni, Glâmbocu, Mica, Prislopu Mic, Schiau, Uiasca, and Valea Ursului.
Bascov | |
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Downtown Bascov | |
Bascov Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°54′N 24°49′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Argeș |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghe Stancu (PSD) |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 11,151 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 117045 |
| Area code | 0248 |
| Vehicle reg. | AG |
| Website | www |
The commune lies on the Getic Plateau, an area of foothills leading up to the Southern Carpathians. It is located 7 km (4.3 mi) northwest of Pitești, on the river Bascov, as it discharges into the Argeș.
The Liga III football club ACS Unirea Bascov is located here.
A massacre took place in Bascov in August 2022, when five members of the same family were killed by a relative.
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