Borlești
Borlești | |
|---|---|
 Nechit Monastery | |
 Location in Neamț County | |
  Borlești Location in Romania | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Neamț |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | George Mutu[2] (PNL) |
Area | 107.45 km2 (41.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 8,182 |
| • Density | 76.15/km2 (197.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 617085 |
| Area code | +(40) 233 |
| Vehicle reg. | NT |
| Website | www |
Borlești is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Borlești, Nechit, Mastacăn, Ruseni, and Șovoaia.
Nechit Monastery, whose origins date to the beginning of the 14th century, is located in Nechit village.[3]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9,108 | — |
| 2002 | 9,093 | −0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,938 | −23.7% |
| 2021 | 8,182 | +17.9% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Natives
- Ștefan Vârgolici (1843 – 1897), poet, critic, and translator
References
- ^ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Primarul comunei Borlești, Bogdan George Mutu, se alătură echipei liberale". Romanul Financiar (in Romanian). March 8, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Postelnicu, Elena (September 5, 2017). "Mănăstirea Nechit, loc sfânt – căutat și de românii din străinătate". Radio România Actualități (in Romanian). Retrieved November 27, 2025.
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Monastic cell at Nechit Monastery -
Pilgrims' building at Nechit Monastery
