Botoșani County

county in Romania

Botoşani (IPA: [bo.to.'ʃanʲ]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in Moldavia. The capital of Botoşani County is Botoşani.

Botoşani
County (Judeţ)
Coat of arms of Botoşani
Coordinates: 47°51′08″N 6°44′47″E / 47.8523°N 6.7464°E / 47.8523; 6.7464
CountryRomania
Development region1Nord-Est
Historic regionMoldavia
Capital city (Resedinţă de judeţ)Botoşani
Government
 • TypeCounty Board
 • President of the County BoardConstantin Conţac
 • Prefect2Gheorghe Sorescu
Area
 • Total4,986 km2 (1,925 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total452,834
 • Density91/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
71wxyz3
Area code+40 x314
Car PlatesBT5
WebsiteCounty Board
County Prefecture

Geography

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Botoşani County has an area of 4,986 km².

Divisions

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Botoşani County has 2 municipalities, 5 towns and 67 communes.

Municipalities

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Communes

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