Bunești-Averești is a commune located in Vaslui County, in the historical region of Western Moldavia, Romania. According to the 2021 Romanian census, the commune has a total population of 2,088 residents.
Geography
The commune lies at coordinates 46°50′ N 27°58′ E (approximately 46.833° N, 27.967° E) and is situated in the northern part of Vaslui County, roughly 17 km north of the town of Huși and about 65 km from the county seat, the city of Vaslui. The area observes Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00) and Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03:00) during daylight‑saving periods.
Administrative composition
Bunești-Averești comprises seven villages:
- Armășeni
- Averești (the commune centre)
- Bunești
- Plopi
- Podu Oprii
- Roșiori
- Tăbălăiești
These villages function under a single local council and mayor, as is typical for Romanian communes.
Demographics
The 2021 census recorded 2,088 inhabitants. Detailed breakdowns by age, ethnicity, or religion are not provided in the available sources.
Notable natives
- Anca Tănase (born 1968), a Romanian rower who has competed internationally.
References
- “Bunești-Averești.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bune%C8%99ti-Avere%C8%99ti (accessed 2026‑04‑21).
- National Institute of Statistics, “2021 Romanian census,” 1 December 2021.