Roznov | |
|---|---|
 Saint Nicholas Church | |
 Location in Neamț County | |
  Roznov Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates:46°50′8″N26°30′42″E / 46.83556°N 26.51167°E /46.83556; 26.51167 | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Neamț |
| Government | |
| • Mayor(2024–2028) | Vasile Pavăl[1] (PNL) |
Area | 40.39 km2 (15.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 280 m (920 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 8,133 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 617390 |
| Area code | +(40) 0233 |
| Vehicle reg. | NT |
| Website | www |
Roznov is a town located inNeamț County,Western Moldavia,Romania. Roznov became a town in 2003. Two villages are administered by the town, Chintinici and Slobozia.
The town is located in the central-south part of the county, 15 km (9.3 mi) southeast of the county seat,Piatra Neamț. It is situated in the northern part of the Cracău–Bistrița Depression, and lies on the banks of the riverBistrița and its tributaries, the riversCalul andIapa.
Roznov is crossed bynational roadDN15 [ro]. There is also a train station, that serves theCFR Piatra Neamț –Bacău railway.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9,339 | — |
| 2002 | 8,726 | −6.6% |
| 2011 | 8,593 | −1.5% |
| 2021 | 8,133 | −5.4% |
| Source: Census data | ||
The town was first mentioned in 15th century documents, and was probably founded by German settlers, along withTârgu Neamț: historians speculate that the original name was Rosenhoff.
The main church is the Church ofSaint Nicholas, situated in adendrological park. Built between 1884 and 1892 in a Russian style unique to the region, it was founded by theboyarGheorghe Ruset Roznovanu, whose family had an estate at Roznov for many years. The interiorfrescoes were completed in 1915 by the artistCostin Petrescu, under the aegis of banker, oil magnate, vineyard owner, and art collectorHector Economos, who bought the Roznov estate after the Ruset Roznovanu family died out. Today the church is an important historical monument. Also situated on the 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of the park is Roznovanu Castle, now in poor condition.
The main economy of Roznov consists of the production of adhesives, chemicals used on agriculture, andsulphuric acid.
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