Peștișani

Peștișani
Wooden church in Peștișani
Location in Gorj County
Peștișani
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°04′N 23°02′E / 45.067°N 23.033°E / 45.067; 23.033
CountryRomania
CountyGorj
SubdivisionsBoroșteni, Brădiceni, Frâncești, Gureni, Hobița, Peștișani, Seuca
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Cosmin Pigui (PSD)
Area
216.87 km2 (83.73 sq mi)
Elevation
256 m (840 ft)
Highest elevation
1,946 m (6,385 ft)
Lowest elevation
200 m (660 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,535
 • Density16.30/km2 (42.22/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
217335
Area code+(40) 253
Vehicle reg.GJ
Websitewww.pestisani.ro

Peștișani (Romanian: [peʃtiˈʃanʲ] ) is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Boroșteni, Brădiceni, Frâncești, Gureni, Hobița, Peștișani, and Seuca.

Hobița village is the birthplace of sculptor Constantin Brâncuși.

Peștișani is attested by the Romanian Government as a tourist resort of local interest.