Centru (development region) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Centru
Region
Country	Romania
Capital city	Braşov
Area
• Total	34,100 km2 (13,200 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,306,540
• Density	67.64/km2 (175.19/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
• Romanians	65.4%
• Hungarians	29.9%
• Roma	4.0%
• Germans	0.6%
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
NUTS code	RO12
GDP per capita (PPS)	€ 11,200 (2008)
Website	http://www.adrcentru.ro/

Centru (which means Centre in English) is a special area in Romania. It's called a "development region" because it helps different parts of Romania grow and work together.

Who Lives in Centru?

Centru is home to many people! In 2011, about 2,306,540 people lived here. That means there were about 67.6 people for every square kilometer.

Different Groups of People

Centru is known for having many different groups of people living together. This makes it a very diverse place!

• Romanians: About 65.4% of the people are Romanians.
• Hungarians: Around 29.9% of the people are Hungarians. Many of them live in two counties called Harghita and Covasna. In these two counties, Hungarians are the largest group.
• Roma: About 4% of the people are from the Roma community.
• Germans: A smaller group, about 0.6%, are Germans.

Population by County

Centru is made up of several counties. Here's how many people lived in each one in 2011:

Images for kids

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  Lake Sfânta Ana, the only volcanic lake in Romania

See also

• In Spanish: Centru (Región de desarrollo) para niños