Zărnești is a commune in Buzău County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Comisoaia, Fundeni (the commune centre), Pruneni, Vadu Sorești, and Zărnești.
Geography
The commune covers an area of 78.1 km² (30.2 sq mi) and is situated at an average elevation of 178 meters (584 ft) above sea level. The main inhabited areas are located in the western part of the commune, in the valley of the Câlnău River.
Demographics
According to the 2021 Romanian census, the commune had a population of 4,676 inhabitants, a decrease from 5,459 in 2011 and 5,531 in 2002.
Administration
The mayor of Zărnești as of the 2020–2024 term is Sorin Matei, representing the People's Movement Party (PMP). The postal code is 127715, and the area code is +(40) 238.
Villages
The five villages that make up the commune are:
- Comisoaia – a depopulated village
- Fundeni – the commune centre (reședința) and site of the Marghiloman mansion
- Pruneni
- Vadu Sorești
- Zărnești
Points of Interest
The Marghiloman mansion, located in Fundeni, is a notable historical building within the commune.
Notes
Zărnești, Buzău is distinct from the town of Zărnești in Brașov County, which is a separate urban settlement. Historically, the commune was also known as Fundeni-Zărnești.
