Buzescu
Buzescu | |
|---|---|
Main street of Buzescu | |
Location in Teleorman County | |
| Coordinates: 44°01′N 25°14′E / 44.017°N 25.233°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Teleorman |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Valentin Trăistaru (PNL) |
Area | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 3,707 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 147050 |
| Vehicle reg. | TR |
| Website | https://www.primaria-buzescu.ro/ |
Buzescu (Romanian pronunciation: [buˈzesku]) is a commune in Teleorman County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Buzescu. It is well known for its wealthy Roma inhabitants and their extravagant Romani palaces.
At the 2002 census, 77% of inhabitants were ethnic Romanians and 22.9% Roma. However, more recent estimates place the number at around 35% Roma.
The town runs along a single street filled with various Romani mansions. Most Romanians live outside the town in the surrounding rural area. The Romani usually only occupy a portion of their houses due to the cost of air conditioning. The Romani citizens abide by their own code of honor that emphasizes silence called omerta.
In terms of religious affiliation, 94.9% identified as Romanian Orthodox and 4.7% as Seventh-day Adventist.