Botoșani is a city in northeastern Romania, located in Botoșani County in the historical region of Moldavia. It lies near the border with Ukraine and is situated northwest of Iași, northeast of Suceava, and north of Vaslui.
Location Map of Botosani, Romania
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Where is Botoșani Located?
Botoșani is a city in northeastern Romania, located in Botoșani County in the historical region of Moldavia. It lies near the border with Ukraine and is situated northwest of Iași, northeast of Suceava, and north of Vaslui.
The city covers an area of approximately 41.31 sq km (15.95 sq mi) and had a population of 90,010 according to the 2021 census.
Botoșani is known for its historical and cultural heritage, Mihai Eminescu Memorial House, Nicolae Iorga Memorial House, Old Town Center, Uspenia Church, County Museum of History, and October 1 Park.
Botosani, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Botoșani |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Botoșani County |
| Region | Moldavia (Northeastern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1439 |
| Population | Approx. 106,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 41.31 sq km (15.95 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 2,560 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 47.7486° N, 26.6699° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 710xxx |
| Area Code | +40 231 |
| Major Waterways | Sitna River |
| Transportation | Connected by national roads and railways; regional transport hub |
| Famous For | Birthplace of poet Mihai Eminescu and rich cultural heritage |
| Top Attractions | Mihai Eminescu Park, County Museum, Old Town, Uspenia Church |
| Official Website | https://www.primariabt.ro |
Distance from Botoșani to Major Cities in Romania
- Botoșani to Suceava – 35 km (22 miles)
- Botoșani to Iași – 120 km (75 miles)
- Botoșani to Piatra Neamț – 150 km (93 miles)
- Botoșani to Bacău – 180 km (112 miles)
- Botoșani to Vaslui – 170 km (106 miles)
- Botoșani to Roman – 140 km (87 miles)
- Botoșani to Focșani – 220 km (137 miles)
- Botoșani to Galați – 300 km (186 miles)
- Botoșani to Brăila – 290 km (180 miles)
- Botoșani to Brașov – 280 km (174 miles)
- Botoșani to Sibiu – 360 km (224 miles)
- Botoșani to Cluj-Napoca – 320 km (199 miles)
- Botoșani to Târgu Mureș – 300 km (186 miles)
- Botoșani to Alba Iulia – 360 km (224 miles)
- Botoșani to Bucharest – 430 km (267 miles)
- Botoșani to Craiova – 450 km (280 miles)
- Botoșani to Timișoara – 600 km (373 miles)
- Botoșani to Arad – 560 km (348 miles)
- Botoșani to Oradea – 520 km (323 miles)
- Botoșani to Constanța – 450 km (280 miles)