George Enescu, Botoșani

George Enescu is a commune in Botoșani County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Arborea, Dumeni (the commune centre), George Enescu, Popeni and Stânca.

George Enescu
Location in Botoșani County
George Enescu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 48°02′N 26°29′E
CountryRomania
CountyBotoșani
Area
59.40 km2 (22.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,104
  Density52/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.BT

The commune is so named because musician and composer George Enescu was born here, in the village of Liveni-Vârnav, renamed after him following his death in 1955.


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