Cernătești, Buzău

Cernătești
Bridge in Manasia
Location in Buzău County
Cernătești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°16′N 26°46′E / 45.267°N 26.767°E / 45.267; 26.767
CountryRomania
CountyBuzău
SubdivisionsAldeni, Băești, Căldărușa, Cernătești, Fulga, Manasia, Vlădeni, Zărneștii de Slănic
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Petrache Mîrzea (PSD)
Area
50.55 km2 (19.52 sq mi)
Elevation
149 m (489 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,659
  Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
127150
Area code+(40) 238
Vehicle reg.BZ
Websitecernatesti.ro

Cernătești is a commune in Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania, located in the Subcarpathian hills, in the valley of the river Slănic. It is composed of eight villages: Aldeni, Băești, Căldărușa, Cernătești, Fulga, Manasia, Vlădeni, and Zărneștii de Slănic. The 2021 census showed a population of 3,659 inhabitants.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 4,027    
2011 3,847−4.5%
2021 3,659−4.9%
Source: Census data