Vitănești (Purani until 1996) is a commune in Teleorman County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Purani, Schitu Poienari, Siliștea, and Vitănești.

Vitănești
The Victor Antonescu Chapel in Vitănești
The Victor Antonescu Chapel in Vitănești
Location in Teleorman County
Location in Teleorman County
Vitănești is located in Romania
Vitănești
Vitănești
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°00′N 25°25′E / 44.000°N 25.417°E / 44.000; 25.417
CountryRomania
CountyTeleorman
SubdivisionsPurani, Schitu Poienari, Siliștea, Vitănești
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Simion Nedea (PNL)
Area
72.82 km2 (28.12 sq mi)
Elevation
54 m (177 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,539
 • Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
147440
Vehicle reg.TR
Websiteprimariavitanesti.ro

The commune is crossed by the 44th parallel north.

Notable residents include the philosopher and writer Constantin Noica (1909–1987).

References

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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.