Hănești

Hănești Commune is a commune in Botoșani County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Borolea, Hănești, Moara Jorii, Sărata-Basarab and Slobozia Hănești. The population is 2844 people,[1] and the commune has an area of 6052 ha.[1] The commune has three primary schools and five secondary schools.[1]

Hănești
Location of Hănești, Botoșani
Country Romania
CountyBotoșani County
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

History

The first recorded usage of the name Hănești appears in a document by military leader Petru Rareș dated April 11, 1546.

Geography

The Bașeu River runs through Hănești Commune, discharging into the Prut near Ștefănești, Botoșani.

A man-made lake known as "Lake Hănești" ("iazul Hănești" in Romanian), used for pisciculture, was created on the Bașeu River using land between Hănești Commune and Vlăsinești Commune at 47°55′24″N 26°58′19″E.

References

  1. "hanesti". www.prefecturabotosani.ro. Botosani County.
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