Pitești is a city in southern Romania, located in Argeș County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Argeș River and is situated west of Bucharest, east of Curtea de Argeș, and south of Câmpulung.
Location Map of Pitesti, Romania
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Where is Pitești Located?
Pitești is a city in southern Romania, located in Argeș County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies along the Argeș River and is situated west of Bucharest, east of Curtea de Argeș, and south of Câmpulung.
The city covers an area of approximately 124.0 sq km (47.9 sq mi) and had a population of 155,383 according to the 2021 census.
Pitești is known for its automotive industry and local landmarks, Argeș River Promenade, Trivale Park, Pitești Zoo, City Hall Square, Prundu Park, and Nicolae Dobrin Stadium.
Pitesti, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Pitești |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Argeș County |
| Region | Muntenia (Southern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1388 |
| Population | Approx. 155,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 34.00 sq km (13.13 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 4,560 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 44.8565° N, 24.8692° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 110xxx |
| Area Code | +40 348 |
| Major Waterways | Argeș River |
| Transportation | Major road and rail hub; near A1 motorway |
| Famous For | Automotive industry (Dacia factory nearby) and regional commerce |
| Top Attractions | Trivale Park, Argeș County Museum, Princely Court ruins, local churches |
| Official Website | https://www.primariapitesti.ro |
Distance from Pitești to Major Cities in Romania
- Pitești to Bucharest – 120 km (75 miles)
- Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 80 km (50 miles)
- Pitești to Craiova – 120 km (75 miles)
- Pitești to Curtea de Argeș – 25 km (16 miles)
- Pitești to Brașov – 150 km (93 miles)
- Pitești to Sibiu – 190 km (118 miles)
- Pitești to Timișoara – 350 km (217 miles)
- Pitești to Cluj-Napoca – 330 km (205 miles)
- Pitești to Târgu Mureș – 250 km (155 miles)
- Pitești to Alba Iulia – 230 km (143 miles)
- Pitești to Deva – 280 km (174 miles)
- Pitești to Hunedoara – 290 km (180 miles)
- Pitești to Braila – 300 km (186 miles)
- Pitești to Galați – 310 km (193 miles)
- Pitești to Buzău – 180 km (112 miles)
- Pitești to Constanța – 350 km (217 miles)
- Pitești to Oradea – 450 km (280 miles)
- Pitești to Arad – 430 km (267 miles)
- Pitești to Baia Mare – 480 km (298 miles)
- Pitești to Satu Mare – 510 km (317 miles)
- Pitești to Iași – 420 km (261 miles)
- Pitești to Bacău – 350 km (217 miles)
