Zărnești
Zărnești | |
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Town square, Zărnești | |
Location in Brașov County | |
| Coordinates: 45°34′N 25°20′E / 45.567°N 25.333°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Brașov |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Alexandru-Lucian Igrișan (PSD) |
Area | 204.75 km2 (79.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 21,624 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 505800 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 68 |
| Vehicle reg. | BV |
| Website | www |
Zărnești (Romanian pronunciation: [zərˈneʃtʲ]; German: Molkendorf, Zernescht; Hungarian: Zernest) is a town in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania, with a population of 21,624 as of 2021. It administers one village, Tohanu Nou (Neu-Tohan; Újtohán).
The town is located near the Piatra Craiului Mountains, which are part of the Southern Carpathians mountain range. Its close proximity to these mountains make it a common start point for tourists and hikers wishing to explore the Piatra Craiului National Park.