Vernești
Commune in Buzău, Romania
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Vernești (Romanian pronunciation: [verˈneʃtʲ]) is a commune in Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania. It is located just north-west of the county capital, Buzău, along the national road DN10, which links Buzău with Brașov. The commune is composed of eleven villages: Brădeanca, Cândești, Cârlomănești, Mierea, Nenciu, Nișcov, Săsenii Noi, Săsenii Vale, Săsenii Vechi, Vernești, and Zorești.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsBrădeanca, Cândești, Cârlomănești, Mierea, Nenciu, Nișcov, Săsenii Noi, Săsenii Vale, Săsenii Vechi, Vernești, Zorești
Area
91.74 km2 (35.42 sq mi)Elevation122 m (400 ft)
Vernești | |
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Church of the Annunciation in Vernești village | |
Location in Buzău County | |
| Coordinates: 45°13′N 26°43′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Buzău |
| Subdivisions | Brădeanca, Cândești, Cârlomănești, Mierea, Nenciu, Nișcov, Săsenii Noi, Săsenii Vale, Săsenii Vechi, Vernești, Zorești |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Daniel Năstase[1] (PSD) |
Area | 91.74 km2 (35.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 9,008 |
| • Density | 98.19/km2 (254.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 127675–127677, 127681–127687 |
| Area code | +(40) 238 |
| Vehicle reg. | BZ |
| Website | primariavernestibuzau |
A Bronze Age grave was discovered in Cârlomănești village.[citation needed]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8,698 | — |
| 2011 | 8,633 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 9,008 | +4.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||