Neamț County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Neamț County Județul Neamț
County
Coat of arms
Country	Romania
Development region	Nord-Est
Capital	Piatra Neamț
Area
• Total	5,897 km2 (2,277 sq mi)
Area rank	18th
Population  (2021-12-01)
• Total	454,203
• Rank	17th
• Density	77.023/km2 (199.488/sq mi)
Telephone code	(+40) 233 or (+40) 333
ISO 3166 code	RO-NT
GDP (nominal)	US$ 2.430 billion (2015)
GDP per capita	US$ 5,161 (2015)
Website	County Council Prefecture

Neamț County is a special area in Romania. It is like a big district or region, called a județ in Romanian. You can find it in the historic area of Moldavia. The main city, or "county seat," is Piatra Neamț. The county gets its name from the Neamț River that flows through it.

People and Population

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, about 470,766 people lived in Neamț County. This means there were about 80 people living in each square kilometer. Most people in the county are Romanians, making up about 98.25% of the population. Other groups include Roma and a few Lipovans and Hungarians.

Year	County population
1948	357,348
1956	419,949
1966	470,206
1977	532,096
1992	577,619
2002	554,516
2011	470,766
2021	454,203

What Religions Do People Follow?

Most people in Neamț County are Eastern Orthodox Christians. This is the main religion in Romania. There are also many Catholics and people of other faiths.

Geography and Nature

Bistrița Valley

Neamț County covers an area of about 5,897 square kilometers. The land changes a lot from west to east. In the west, you'll find tall mountains. These are part of the Eastern Carpathian Mountains. Some peaks are over 1,800 meters high, like the impressive Ceahlău Massif.

The Bicaz River flows through a deep valley. Here you can see the amazing Cheile Bicazului. In the 1950s, a large dam was built on the Bistrița River. This created Lake Izvorul Muntelui, also known as Lake Bicaz. It is the biggest artificial lake in Romania.

The lowest part of the county is in the east. It is along the Siret River's valley, about 160 meters above sea level.

Neighboring Counties

AB

AR

AG

BC

BH

BN

BT

BV

BR

BZ

CS

CL

CJ

CT

CV

DB

DJ

GL

GR

GJ

HR

HD

IL

IS

IF

MM

MH

MS

NT

OT

PH

SM

SJ

SB

SV

TR

TM

TL

VS

VL

VN

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Neamț County shares its borders with several other counties:

• To the East: Iași County and Vaslui County
• To the West: Harghita County
• To the North: Suceava County
• To the South: Bacău County

Economy and Industry

The Bicaz Dam

Neamț County has several important industries. These include:

• Making chemicals
• Producing mechanical parts
• Creating textiles (like fabrics and clothes)
• Processing food
• Manufacturing construction materials

The Bicaz Dam is one of Romania's largest dams. It is built on the Bistrița River. The water from Bicaz Lake is used to make electricity at the Bicaz-Stejaru power station.

Fun Places to Visit

The church of Văratec Monastery

Ceahlău Massif

Neamț County is famous for having many monasteries. It is said to have the most monasteries per square kilometer in the world! The big church at Neamț Monastery was a model for many other churches in Moldavia. The art style here mixes old Gothic designs with Byzantine patterns.

The county is also home to two of Romania's nine national parks:

• The Ceahlău Massif
• The Vânători-Neamț Natural Park

Here are some of the main places to visit in Neamț County:

• The city of Piatra Neamț: It has a medieval square and places to ski.
• The city of Roman
• Famous Monasteries:
  • Agapia Monastery
  • Bistrița Monastery
  • Durău Monastery
  • Horaița Monastery
  • Neamț Monastery
  • Pângărați Monastery
  • Petru Vodă Monastery
  • Războieni Monastery
  • Secu Monastery
  • Sihăstria Monastery
  • Sihla Monastery
  • Văratec Monastery
• Vânători-Neamț Natural Park: A great place to see nature.
• Neamț Citadel: An old fortress in Târgu Neamț.
• Ceahlău National Park: Perfect for hiking and enjoying mountain views.
• Bicaz Canyon - "Cheile Bicazului": A stunning natural canyon.
• Durău Ski Resort: A popular spot for winter sports.
• Hanu Ancuței: A historic inn.

How the County is Organized

Neamț County has 2 big cities (called municipalities), 3 towns, and many smaller villages (communes).

Main Cities and Towns

• Municipalities:
  • Piatra Neamț - This is the capital city. About 77,393 people lived here in 2011.
  • Roman - About 45,344 people lived here in 2011.
• Towns:
  • Bicaz
  • Roznov
  • Târgu Neamț

Famous People from Neamț County

Many talented people were born in Neamț County. Here are a few:

• Sergiu Celibidache: A famous conductor of orchestras.
• Vasile Conta: A well-known philosopher.
• Ion Creangă: A beloved Romanian writer.
• Virgil Gheorghiu: Another important writer.
• Ștefan Macovei: A modern sculptor.
• Nicodim Munteanu: A patriarch, who was a leader in the church.

Images for kids

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  Piatra Neamț from above.

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  The History Museum in Roman.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Neamț para niños