Bacău County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bacău
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County (Judeţ)
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| Country |  Romania |
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| Development region1 | Nord-Est | |
| Historic region | mostly Moldavia, few villages in Transylvania | |
| Capital city (Resedinţă de judeţ) | Bacău | |
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| • Type | County Board | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6,606 km2 (2,551 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2002)
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| • Total | 706,623 | |
| • Density | 113/km2 (290/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | |
| Postal Code |
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| Area code(s) | +40 x344 | |
| Car Plates | BC5 | |
| Website | County Board County Prefecture |
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Bacău is a county, also known as a județ, located in Romania. It's part of the Moldavia region. The main city and capital of Bacău County is Bacău, which has about 130,000 residents.
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Geography of Bacău County
Bacău County covers an area of about 6,621 square kilometers.
Exploring Bacău's Landscape
The western part of Bacău County is home to mountains from the Eastern Carpathian range. In this area, the valleys of the Oituz River and Trotuș River create important pathways. These paths connect the regions of Moldavia and Transylvania.
As you move east, the land becomes flatter. The lowest point in the county is found in the valley of the Siret River. This river flows through the middle of the county from north to south. Further east, you'll find the Moldavian Plateau, which has many smaller rivers crossing it.
People of Bacău County
Population and Diversity
On October 20, 2011, Bacău County had a population of 616,168 people. The population density was about 93 people per square kilometer. This means that, on average, 93 people live in every square kilometer of the county.
The people living in Bacău County come from different backgrounds. Here's a look at the main groups:
- Romanians – 96.1%
- Hungarians or Csángós – 0.7%
- Romani – 1.7%
Divisions of Bacău County
Bacău County is organized into different types of areas. It has 3 municipalities, 5 towns, and 80 communes.
Municipalities
Municipalities are usually larger cities or towns with more people and services.
- Bacău
- Oneşti
- Moineşti
Towns
Towns are smaller than municipalities but larger than communes.
- Comăneşti
- Buhuşi
- Dărmăneşti
- Târgu Ocna
- Slănic Moldova
Communes
Communes are the smallest administrative divisions, often made up of several villages.
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Images for kids
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The coat of arms used until 3 March 2008
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Bacău
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Onești
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Map of Bacău County as it existed in 1938.
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Bacău para niños
