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Brașov County

Județul Brașov
County
Administrative map
Administrative map
Coat of arms of Brașov County
Coat of arms
Location of Brașov County in Romania
Location of Brașov County in Romania
Country  Romania
Development region1 Centru
Historic region Transylvania
Capital city (Reședință de județ) Brașov
Government
 • Type County Board
Area
 • Total 5,363 km2 (2,071 sq mi)
Area rank 25th in Romania
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total 549,217
 • Rank 13th in Romania
 • Density 102.409/km2 (265.237/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
50wxyz3
Area code(s) +40 x684
Car Plates BV5
GDP US$ 5.852 billion (2015)
GDP/capita US$ 10,655 (2015)
Website County Board
County Prefecture
1These regions help attract money from the European Union. They do not have an administrative role.
2 A Prefect is a public official. They are not allowed to be part of a political party.
3 These letters and numbers help find specific addresses.
4 The 'x' tells you which phone company it is.
5 'BV' is used on car plates for vehicles in Brașov County.

Brașov (pronounced brah-shov) is a county, also called a județ, in Romania. It is located in the region of Transylvania. The main city and capital of Brașov County is Brașov.

Brașov County is a beautiful area in central Romania. It is known for its stunning mountains and historic towns. The county covers an area of about 5,363 square kilometers. This makes it the 25th largest county in Romania.

Geography of Brașov County

Brașov County is in the heart of Romania. It is famous for its mountain ranges. The Carpathian Mountains run through the county. These mountains offer amazing views and outdoor activities. The county's capital, Brașov, is surrounded by mountains. This gives it a unique and picturesque setting.

How Brașov County is Organized

Brașov County is divided into different types of communities. These include large cities, smaller towns, and many villages. This helps manage the county's services and people.

Main Cities (Municipalities)

There are four main cities in Brașov County. These are the largest and most important urban areas:

  • Brașov
  • Făgăraş
  • Codlea
  • Săcele

Smaller Towns

The county also has six smaller towns. These towns are important centers for their local areas:

  • Ghimbav
  • Predeal
  • Râşnov
  • Rupea
  • Victoria
  • Zărneşti

Villages (Communes)

Brașov County has 47 communes. A commune is a group of villages. These smaller communities are where many people live and work.

  • Apaţa
  • Augustin
  • Beclean
  • Bod
  • Bran
  • Budila
  • Buneşti
  • Caţa
  • Cincu
  • Comăna
  • Cristian
  • Crizbav
  • Drăguş
  • Dumbrăviţa
  • Feldioara
  • Fundata
  • Hălchiu
  • Hărman
  • Hârseni
  • Hoghiz
  • Holbav
  • Homorod
  • Jibert
  • Lisa
  • Mândra
  • Măieruş
  • Moieciu
  • Ormeniş
  • Părău
  • Poiana Mărului
  • Prejmer
  • Racoş
  • Recea
  • Şercaia
  • Şinca
  • Şinca Nouă
  • Sâmbăta de Sus
  • Sânpetru
  • Şoarş
  • Tărlungeni
  • Teliu
  • Ticuşu
  • Ucea
  • Ungra
  • Vama Buzăului
  • Viştea
  • Voila
  • Vulcan


Images for kids

  • 01 Magura, Romania - Piatra Craiului mountains

    Piatra Craiului Mountains

  • Brasov, Romania (26523347959)

    Brașov (German: Kronstadt)

  • Muzeul Traditiilor si Biserica fortificata din Codlea

    Codlea (German: Zeiden)

  • Cetatea Făgăraș-vedere aeriana

    Făgăraș (German: Fogorasch)

  • RO BV Sacele 3

    Săcele (German: Siebendörfer)

  • 1938 map of interwar county Brasov

    Map of Brașov County as constituted in 1938.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Distrito de Brașov para niños

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