Bogdănești, Bacău

Bogdănești
World War I heroes monument in Bogdănești
Location in Bacău County
Bogdănești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°13′N 26°41′E / 46.217°N 26.683°E / 46.217; 26.683
CountryRomania
CountyBacău
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Nicolae Andrușcă (PSD)
Area
32.04 km2 (12.37 sq mi)
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
2,399
  Density75/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
607070
Area code+(40) 234
Vehicle reg.BC
Websitewww.primariabogdanestibacau.ro

Bogdănești is a commune in Bacău County, Western Moldavia, Romania located on the Oituz River valley. It is composed of two villages, Bogdănești and Filipești.

The commune is situated on the Moldavian Plateau, at an altitude of 272 m (892 ft), on the banks of the Oituz River. It is located in the southwestern part of the county, 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from Onești municipality and 56 km (35 mi) from the county seat, Bacău. Bogdănești is traversed by the national road DN11, which connects Onești with Târgu Secuiesc, crossing the Carpathian Mountains through the Oituz Pass.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 2,764    
2011 2,550−7.7%
2021 2,399−5.9%
Source: Census data