Botoșani

Botoşani (pronunciation in Romanian: /bo.to'ʃanʲ/ is the capital city of Botoşani County, in the northern part of Moldavia, Romania. It has a population of 115,609 people as of the year 2002

Botoşani
County capital
Coat of arms of Botoşani
Coat of arms
Location of Botoşani
Location of Botoşani
Coordinates: 47°44′55″N 26°40′10″E
Country Romania
CountyBotoşani County
StatusCounty capital
Government
 • MayorCătălin Mugurel Flutur (National Liberal Party)
Area
 • Total40.7 km2 (15.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)[1]
 • Total119.132
 • Density2,822/km2 (7,310/sq mi)
 • July 1, 2005
119.132
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Websitehttp://www.primariabt.ro

Today, it is best known as the birthplace of many celebrated Romanians, including Mihai Eminescu and Nicolae Iorga.

Sport

Football is represented in Botoşani by the team FC Botoşani.

References
  1. National Institute of Statistics, Population of counties, municipalities and towns, July 1, 2004
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