Băile Olănești

Băile Olănești is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania. The town administers eight villages: Cheia, Comanca, Gurguiata, Livadia, Mosoroasa, Olănești, Pietrișu, and Tisa. It is situated in the historical region of Oltenia.

Băile Olănești
Town
Coat of arms
Location in Vâlcea County
Băile Olănești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°12′N 24°14′E
CountryRomania
CountyVâlcea
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Vasile Sorin Vasilache[1] (PSD)
Population
 (2011)[2]
4,186
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.VL
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1956 3,836—    
1966 4,619+20.4%
1977 4,644+0.5%
1992 4,777+2.9%
2002 4,814+0.8%
2011 4,064−15.6%
Source: Census data

Part of the Buila-Vânturarița National Park is situated on the territory of the town.

History

The first documentary attestation of Olănești dates from 1527. The mineral waters of Olănești are mentioned for the first time in a 1760 charter and are called healing waters. In 1873 Olănești mineral waters are sent to the Vienna Exhibition, obtaining the Golden Medal.

Natives

References
  1. "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
Saint Hierarch Nicholas Church in Olănești
Saint John the Baptist Church in Olănești
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