Bechet

Bechet is a town in Dolj County, Oltenia, Romania, on the river Danube, opposite the Bulgarian city of Oryahovo.

Bechet
Bechet town hall
Bechet town hall
Coat of arms of Bechet
Bechet is located in Romania
Bechet
Bechet
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 43°47′N 23°57′E
CountryRomania
CountyDolj
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Adrian Glăvan[1] (PSD)
Area
25.31 km2 (9.77 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
4,355
  Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
207060
Area code(+40) 02 51
Vehicle reg.DJ
Websiteprimariabechet.ro

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
20023,864    
20113,363−13.0%
20214,355+29.5%
Source: Census data

At the 2021 census, it had a population of 4,355.

Points of interests

At Bechet Port, there is a 126.5 metres tall unused electricity pylon, which was built in 1967 as part of the Danube crossing of the 220 kV-line Ișalnița-Kozlodui and which is since the demolition of this line the only relict of it .

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