Bălțătești | |
Type: | commune |
County: | Neamț |
Leader Name: | Emilia Acozmei |
Leader Party: | PNL |
Leader Term: | 2020 - 2024 |
Coordinates: | 47.1167°N 44°W |
Elevation: | 420 |
Elevation Max: | 500 |
Area Total: | 34.7 |
Population Total: | auto |
Postal Code: | 617025 |
Bălțătești is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bălțătești, Valea Arini, and Valea Seacă. It also included Ghindăoani village until 2003, when it was split off to form Ghindăoani Commune.
The commune is situated north of the county seat, Piatra Neamț, on the national road leading to Fălticeni and Suceava.
Bălțătești has several sources of mineral waters used for disease treatment purposes, a hotel and medical facilities. The natural landscape and the surroundings makes it a tourist destination.
The Bălțătești mine is a large salt mine situated on the administrative territory of the commune.