Counties of Romania facts for kids

Romania is a country in Europe, and like many countries, it's divided into smaller areas to help with its administration. These areas are called județe (pronounced joo-DET-seh), which means "counties" in English. Think of them like states or provinces in other countries. Each county has its own local government that helps manage things like schools, roads, and public services for the people living there.

Romania has 41 counties, plus the special area of its capital city, Bucharest. These counties are grouped into eight larger areas called "development regions." These regions help with planning and economic growth across different parts of the country.

Romanian Counties by Region

Here's a list of Romania's counties, grouped by their development region. You'll see how big each county is (its area) and how many people lived there according to the 2011 census.

North-East Development Region

This region is in the northeastern part of Romania. It's the most populated region in the country.

South-East Development Region

Located in the southeastern part of Romania, this region includes areas near the Black Sea coast.

South Development Region

This region covers the southern part of Romania, including areas close to the Danube River.

South-West Development Region

This region is in the southwestern part of the country.

West Development Region

As the name suggests, this region is located in the western part of Romania, bordering other European countries.

North-West Development Region

This region is found in the northwestern part of Romania.

Center Development Region

This region is located in the central part of Romania.

Bucharest-Ilfov Development Region

This is the smallest region in terms of area, but it includes Romania's capital city, Bucharest, which is very densely populated.

The total area of Romania is about 238,391 square kilometers, and in 2011, its total population was around 19 million people.