Suharău

Suharău
Location in Botoșani County
Suharău
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 48°08′N 26°25′E / 48.133°N 26.417°E / 48.133; 26.417
CountryRomania
CountyBotoșani
SubdivisionsIzvoare, Lișna, Oroftiana, Plevna, Smârdan, Suharău
Government
  Mayor (20242028) Marcel Chelariu (PSD)
Area
106.11 km2 (40.97 sq mi)
Elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,811
  Density36/km2 (93/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
717360
Area code+40 x31
Vehicle reg.BT

Suharău is a commune in Botoșani County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Izvoare, Lișna, Oroftiana, Plevna, Smârdan and Suharău.

The former village of Comănești is the oldest documented part of Suharău. Previously separate, in 1968, it was forcefully merged with Suharău, vanishing from the map and becoming Suharău II. Despite protests, this decision has never been undone.

The Prut enters Romania in Oroftiana village.