Cucuteni
Cucuteni (Romanian pronunciation: [kukuˈtenʲ]) is a commune in Iași County, Western Moldavia, Romania, with a population of 1,446 as of 2002. The commune is composed of four villages: Băiceni, Bărbătești, Cucuteni, and Săcărești.
Cucuteni | |
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Archaeological Reserve of Cucuteni | |
Location in Iași County | |
Cucuteni Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°16′N 26°56′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Iași |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Pamfilică Brânză (PSD) |
| Area | 28.22 km2 (10.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 1,103 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 707150 |
| Vehicle reg. | IS |
| Website | primariacucuteni |
It is located 55 km (34 mi) from the city of Iași and 8 km (5.0 mi) from the town of Târgu Frumos. Neighbouring villages and communes are Todirești (to the north), Târgu Frumos and Cotnari (to the east) and Ruginoasa (to the west). The name of Cucuteni village is derived from the Romanian word "cucută", meaning hemlock.
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