Bacău | |
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    From top, left to right: Ascension Cathedral of Bacău, Public library (Old City Hall), St. Nicholas Cathedral, Cancikov park, Oituz Heroes monument, County Prefecture. | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in Bacău County | |
  Bacău Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°35′N 26°55′E / 46.583°N 26.917°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Bacău |
| Established | 1408 (first official record) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Lucian Stanciu-Viziteu |
| Area | 43.19 km2 (16.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population (2011) | 144,307 |
| • Density | 3,300/km2 (8,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 600xxx |
| Area code | (+40) 234 |
| Vehicle reg. | BC |
| Website | municipiulbacau.ro |
Bacău is the capital city of Bacău County, Romania. In 2021, 136,087 people lived in Bacău. It is the 14th largest city in Romania.
