Agapia
Commune in Neamț, Romania
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Agapia is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Agapia, Filioara, Săcălușești, and Văratec. The commune is the site of Agapia Monastery and Văratec Monastery.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsAgapia, Filioara, Săcălușești, Văratec
Area
58.58 km2 (22.62 sq mi)Elevation470 m (1,540 ft)
Agapia | |
|---|---|
Agapia Monastery | |
 Location in Neamț County | |
  Agapia Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°10′N 26°17′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Neamț |
| Subdivisions | Agapia, Filioara, Săcălușești, Văratec |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Neculai Nastasă[1] (PSD) |
Area | 58.58 km2 (22.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 3,696 |
| • Density | 63.09/km2 (163.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 617010 |
| Area code | (+40) x33 |
| Vehicle reg. | NT |
| Website | agapia |
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4,353 | — |
| 2002 | 4,542 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 3,893 | −14.3% |
| 2021 | 3,696 | −5.1% |
| Source: Census data | ||
At the 2002 census, the commune had 4,542 inhabitants, 100% of which were ethnic Romanians, and 99.2% Romanian Orthodox. At the 2021 census Agapia had a population of 3,696; of those, 87.12% were Romanians.[3]
Natives
- Constanța Marino-Moscu (1875–1940), short story writer
