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Hunedoara
County
Coat of arms of Hunedoara
Coat of arms
Administrative map of Romania with Hunedoara county highlighted
Country Romania
Development region Vest
Historic region Transylvania
Area
 • Total 7,063 km2 (2,727 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total 485,712
 • Density 68.769/km2 (178.110/sq mi)
Telephone code (+40) 254 or (+40) 354
ISO 3166 code RO-HD
Website County Council
Prefecture

Hunedoara (pronounced Hoo-neh-DWAH-rah) is a county in Romania, located in the historic region of Transylvania. A county is like a large district or region within a country. The main city and capital of Hunedoara County is Deva. This area is known for its beautiful mountains, old castles, and rich history.

People Living in Hunedoara

About 485,000 people call Hunedoara County home. This makes it one of the more populated areas in Transylvania. The number of people living here has changed over the years, but it remains an important part of Romania.

Land and Location

Hunedoara County covers a large area of 7,063 square kilometers (about 2,727 square miles). This makes it one of the bigger counties in Romania. Its varied landscape includes mountains, hills, and valleys.

How Hunedoara County is Divided

Hunedoara County is organized into different types of communities. These include large cities called municipalities, smaller towns, and many villages grouped into communes. This helps manage the different areas and their populations.

Main Cities: Municipalities

There are seven main cities in Hunedoara County. These are the largest and most important urban centers.

  • Hunedoara - This city has a population of about 75,312 people.
  • Deva - This is the capital city of the county, with about 69,257 people.
  • Brad - Around 16,485 people live in Brad.
  • Lupeni - This city is home to about 31,053 people.
  • Orăştie - About 24,174 people live in Orăştie.
  • Petroşani - This city has a population of around 45,194.
  • Vulcan - About 32,154 people live in Vulcan.

Smaller Towns

Besides the big municipalities, Hunedoara County also has seven smaller towns. These towns are important local centers for the surrounding villages.

  • Aninoasa
  • Călan
  • Geoagiu
  • Haţeg
  • Petrila
  • Simeria
  • Uricani

Communes and Villages

The county also has 55 communes. A commune is a group of villages that are managed together. These communes cover the more rural areas of Hunedoara County.


Images for kids

  • 14-18-hateg-zimbrii-2

    European bison in Hațeg nature reserve

  • Gold sphalerite quartz sacaramb

    Gold and sphalerite on quartz, from Sacarîmb, Hunedoara County.

  • Hunedoara castle

    Corvin Castle in Hunedoara is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.

  • Cetatea medievală Deva, în lumina răsăritului

    Fortress of Deva in Deva

  • RO HD Deva Centru

    Deva

  • Hunedoara skyline

    Hunedoara

  • 1938 map of interwar county Hunedoara

    Map of Hunedoara County as it was in 1938.

See also

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

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