Berbești
Town in Vâlcea, Romania
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Berbești is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania, about 78 km (48 mi) south-west from the county seat, Râmnicu Vâlcea, in the historical region of Oltenia. It was granted town status by law in October 2003.[3] As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 4,231.
Berbești | |
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The Berbești train station | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Vâlcea County | |
  Berbești Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°59′17″N 23°52′6″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Vâlcea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Petre Glomnicu[1] (PSD) |
Area | 54.34 km2 (20.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 4,231 |
| • Density | 77.86/km2 (201.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 247030 |
| Area code | (+40) 0250 |
| Vehicle reg. | VL |
| Website | primaria-berbesti |
The town administers five villages: Dămțeni, Dealu Aluniș, Roșioara, Târgu Gângulești, and Valea Mare.
Geography and climate
Economy
The main economic activity is coal mining that began in the 1970s. Following the economic reforms in the late 1990s, Berbești saw an economic downturn similar to most of the mono-industrial towns in Romania.[4][5]
Natives
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5,704 | — |
| 2011 | 4,591 | −19.5% |
| 2021 | 4,231 | −7.8% |
| Source: Census data | ||
- Valerian Gârlă (born 1986), footballer
