Suharău

Suharău
Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary in Comănești-Suharău
Location in Botoșani County
Suharău
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 48°08′N 26°25′E / 48.133°N 26.417°E / 48.133; 26.417
CountryRomania
CountyBotoșani
SubdivisionsIzvoare, Lișna, Oroftiana, Plevna, Smârdan, Suharău
Government
 • Mayor (2024–2028)Marcel Chelariu (PSD)
Area
106.11 km2 (40.97 sq mi)
Elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,811
 • Density35.92/km2 (93.02/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
717360
Area code+(40) x31
Vehicle reg.BT
Websitewww.primariasuharau.ro

Suharău is a commune in Botoșani County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Izvoare, Lișna, Oroftiana, Plevna, Smârdan, and Suharău.

The former village of Comănești is the oldest documented part of Suharău. Previously separate, in 1968, it was forcefully merged with Suharău, vanishing from the map and becoming Suharău II. Despite protests, this decision has never been undone.

The Prut enters Romania in Oroftiana village.