Zărnești
Town in Brașov, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zărnești (Romanian pronunciation: [zərˈneʃtʲ]; German: Molkendorf, Zernescht; Hungarian: Zernest) is a town in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania, with a population of 21,624 as of 2021. It administers one village, Tohanu Nou (Neu-Tohan; Újtohán).
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Zărnești | |
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Coordinates: 45°34′N 25°20′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Brașov |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Alexandru-Lucian Igrișan[1] (PSD) |
Area | 204.75 km2 (79.05 sq mi) |
Elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 21,624 |
• Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 505800 |
Area code | (+40) 02 68 |
Vehicle reg. | BV |
Website | www |
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The town is located near the Piatra Craiului Mountains, which are part of the Southern Carpathians mountain range. Its close proximity to these mountains make it a common start point for tourists and hikers wishing to explore the Piatra Craiului National Park.