Broșteni is a town in Suceava County, in the historical region of Western Moldavia, northeastern Romania. Broșteni is the fourteenth largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 5,179 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers the former villages of Hăleasa, Lungeni, and Neagra (which became neighborhoods in 2004), and Cotârgași, Dârmoxa, Frasin, Holda, Holdița, and Pietroasa (with the status of associated villages).

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Broșteni
Town
Saint Nicholas Wooden Church in Broșteni
Coat of arms
Location in Suceava County
Broșteni Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°14′39″N 25°41′53″E
Country	Romania
County	Suceava
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Alexandru Hurjui[1] (PRO)
Area	424.40 km2 (163.86 sq mi)
Elevation	630 m (2,070 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	5,179
• Density	12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	727075
Area code	(+40) 02 30
Vehicle reg.	SV
Website	www.primariabrosteni.ro

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Broșteni is a former mining community located on the banks of the river Bistrița, between the Bistrița Mountains and the Stânișoara Mountains. It administers a total area of 424.40 km² (163.86 sq mi) – the largest area being administered by a single locality in Suceava County. The national road between Vatra Dornei and Piatra Neamț is the main communication way for Broșteni, which is not connected to the national railway system.

• Mihai Băcescu (1908–1999), zoologist
• Leon Mrejeriu (1879–1945), teacher, folklorist, and journalist

• Broșteni, during the early 20th century