Broșteni, Suceava facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Broșteni
Town
Saint Nicholas Wooden Church in Broșteni
Coat of arms
Location in Suceava County
Broșteni, Suceava Location in Romania
Country	Romania
County	Suceava
Area	424.40 km2 (163.86 sq mi)
Elevation	630 m (2,070 ft)
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Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	727075
Area code	(+40) 02 30

Broșteni is a town in Suceava County, located in the northeastern part of Romania. It is part of the historical region known as Western Moldavia. Broșteni was officially declared a town in 2004. Today, it is home to about 5,179 people, based on the 2021 census. The town also includes several smaller areas. Some of these are now neighborhoods, while others are associated villages.

What is Broșteni's History?

Broșteni is an old community that used to be a mining town. It sits right by the Bistrița River. The town is surrounded by the beautiful Bistrița Mountains and the Stânișoara Mountains. Broșteni covers a very large area of about 424.40 square kilometers (163.86 sq mi). This makes it the biggest area managed by a single place in Suceava County! The main way to get to Broșteni is by a national road. This road connects Vatra Dornei and Piatra Neamț. Broșteni does not have a train station.

Famous People from Broșteni

Many interesting people were born in Broșteni. Here are a few notable individuals:

• Paul Antoche (born 1992) – He is a professional footballer.
• Mihai Băcescu (1908–1999) – He was a well-known zoologist, someone who studies animals.
• Andrei Cornea (born 1999) – He won a gold medal in rowing at the Olympics!
• Leon Mrejeriu (1879–1945) – He was a teacher, a folklorist (someone who studies traditional stories and customs), and a journalist.

Images for kids

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  Broșteni, during the early 20th century

See also

In Spanish: Broșteni (Suceava) para niños