Godeni
Commune in Argeș, Romania
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Godeni is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bordeieni, Capu Piscului, Cotești, Godeni, and Malu.
CountryRomania
Established1461 (first official record)[1]
Area
33 km2 (13 sq mi)Elevation528 m (1,732 ft)
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 Location in Argeș County | |
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| Coordinates: 45°13′28″N 24°58′52″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Argeș |
| Established | 1461 (first official record)[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ion Pădureanu (PSD) |
Area | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,535 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 117385 |
| Area code | +(40) 248 |
| Vehicle reg. | AG |
| Website | www |
The commune is situated in the southern foothills of the Făgăraș Mountains, at an altitude of 528 m (1,732 ft), on the banks of the river Bughea. It is located in the northern part of Argeș County, 8 km (5 mi) southwest of Câmpulung and 48 km (30 mi) north of the county seat, Pitești.
Notable people
- Ileana Mălăncioiu (born 1940), poet and essayist
