Finta, Dâmbovița Explained

Type:commune
County:Dâmbovița
Finta
Leader Name:Florentin Oprea
Leader Party:PNL
Leader Term:2020 - 2024
Coordinates:44.8°N 73°W
Elevation:156
Area Total:49.22
Population Total:auto
Postal Code:137222
Area Code:+(40) 245

Finta is a commune in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, Romania with a population of 3,686 people as of 2021. It is composed of four villages: Bechinești, Finta Mare (the commune center), Finta Veche, and Gheboaia.

The commune is situated in the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of, on the banks of the Ialomița River and its tributary, the Pâscov. It is located in the southeastern part of Dâmbovița County, from the county seat, Târgoviște, on the border with Prahova County; the city of Ploiești is to the northeast, while Bucharest is to the southeast.

The Battle of Finta took place here in 1653, leading to a victory of the Wallachian army under the command of Prince Matei Basarab.