Bicaz
Bicaz (Hungarian: Békás) is a town in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania situated in the eastern Carpathian Mountains near the confluence of the Bicaz and Bistrița Rivers and near Lake Bicaz, an artificial lake formed by the Bicaz Dam on the Bistrița. Bicaz used to be a border town until 1918. Six villages are administered by the town: Capșa, Dodeni, Izvoru Alb, Izvoru Muntelui, Potoci, and Secu.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 8,368 | — |
| 1977 | 9,477 | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 8,581 | −9.5% |
| 2002 | 8,911 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 6,298 | −29.3% |
| 2021 | 6,106 | −3.0% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Bicaz | |
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Town | |
Bicaz town hall | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location in Neamț County | |
Bicaz Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°54′39″N 26°5′28″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Neamț |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Nicolae Sălăgean (PSD) |
| Area | 148.9 km2 (57.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 6,106 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 615100 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 33 |
| Vehicle reg. | NT |
| Website | www |
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