Bălțătești

Bălțătești is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bălțătești, Valea Arini, and Valea Seacă. It also included Ghindăoani village until 2003, when it was split off to form Ghindăoani Commune.

Bălțătești
Commune
Location in Neamț County
Bălțătești Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°7′N 26°18′E
Country	Romania
County	Neamț
Government
• Mayor (2024–2028)	Ioan-Răducu Radu[1] (PSD)
Area	34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
Elevation	420 m (1,380 ft)
Highest elevation	500 m (1,600 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	3,565
• Density	100/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	617025
Area code	+(40) 233
Vehicle reg.	NT
Website	primariabaltatesti.ro

The commune is situated 36 km (22 mi) north of the county seat, Piatra Neamț, on the national road DN15C [ro] leading to Fălticeni and Suceava.

Bălțătești has several sources of mineral waters used for disease treatment purposes, a hotel and medical facilities. The natural landscape and the surroundings makes it a tourist destination.

The Bălțătești mine is a large salt mine situated on the administrative territory of the commune.