Bechet Facts for Kids

For other uses, see Bechet (disambiguation).

Quick facts for kids

Bechet

Town

Bechet town hall

Coat of arms

Bechet

Location in Romania

Country

Romania

County

Dolj

Area

25.31 km² (9.77 sq mi)

Elevation

40 m (130 ft)

Population

(2011)

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Time zone

EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)

Postal code

207060

Area code

(+40) 02 51

Bechet is a small town in Romania. It is located in Dolj County, which is part of the Oltenia region. Bechet sits right on the banks of the mighty Danube River. Across the river, you can see the Bulgarian city of Oryahovo. This makes Bechet an important place for crossing between Romania and Bulgaria.

About Bechet
- Who Lives in Bechet?
- Town Leadership
Things to See
- The Tall Pylon
Gallery
See also

About Bechet

Bechet is known for its port on the Danube River. The town is a gateway for trade and travel. It connects Romania with other countries along the Danube. The river has always been important for the town's history and growth.

Who Lives in Bechet?

Every few years, countries count their people in something called a census. This helps them understand how many people live there. It also shows what groups they belong to. The latest count in 2021 showed that Bechet had 4,355 people. Most of the people living in Bechet are Romanians. A smaller group are Roma.

Town Leadership

Like many towns, Bechet has a mayor who helps run things. The current mayor is Adrian Glăvan. He is part of the PSD political party. He was elected to serve from 2020 to 2024. The mayor and the town council work together. They make decisions that help the town and its people.

Things to See

Bechet has a nice town park where people can relax. The town hall building is also an important landmark. It is where the local government works.

The Tall Pylon

Near Bechet Port, there is a very tall structure. It is an old electricity pylon, standing 126.5 meters high. This pylon was built in 1967. It was part of a large power line that crossed the Danube River. This line connected power plants in Romania and Bulgaria. Today, the power line is gone. But the pylon remains as a reminder of its past.