Strehaia facts for kids
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Strehaia
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Strehaia Monastery
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Location in Mehedinți County
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 Strehaia
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| Country |  Romania |
| County | Mehedinți |
| Area | 108.64 km2 (41.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
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| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code |
225300
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| Area code | (+40) 02 52 |
Strehaia is a town located in Mehedinți County, in the region of Oltenia, Romania. It sits in the valley of the Motru River, in the eastern part of the county. The town also includes nine smaller villages: Ciochiuța, Comanda, Hurducești, Lunca Banului, Menți, Motruleni, Slătinicu Mare, Slătinicu Mic, and Stăncești.
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Where is Strehaia Located?
Strehaia is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) east of Drobeta-Turnu Severin, which is the main city of the county. It is close to the border with Gorj County. You can find it about 25 kilometers (15 miles) west of Filiași.
The forests around Strehaia are special because they are home to many Hermann's tortoisees. These tortoises are a type of land turtle. The area has the largest groups of these tortoises in the Oltenia region.
Who Lives in Strehaia?
In 2011, about 9,837 people lived in Strehaia. Most of them, about 88.79%, were Romanians. Around 11.11% were Roma. Almost everyone, about 99.4%, followed the Romanian Orthodox Christian faith.
By 2021, the number of people living in Strehaia had gone down a bit to 9,059. The main groups were still Romanians (72.26%) and Roma (14.28%).
A Look Back in Time: Strehaia's History
Strehaia was first mentioned in old documents from the 1400s. For a while, it was considered a possible home for the "Bans" of Oltenia. A Ban was a very important leader, like a governor. Strehaia took over from another city, Severin, because of many attacks from the Ottoman Empire. Later, the main center moved to Craiova, and Strehaia became more of a quiet, rural place.
The famous Strehaia Monastery was built in 1645 by Matei Basarab, a prince of Wallachia. This old building is an important part of the town's history. In 1671, a cattle fair started in Strehaia. This was a regular event where people bought and sold animals. It helped the town grow and become more active.
In 1821, Strehaia was a place where small fights happened. These fights were between the "Pandurs" of Tudor Vladimirescu and soldiers loyal to Prince Scarlat Callimachi. The Pandurs were a group of soldiers who fought for change during an uprising in Wallachia.
Famous People from Strehaia
Some well-known people were born in Strehaia:
- Rodion Cămătaru (born 1958) is a famous former footballer.
- Adrian Pigulea (born 1968) is also a former footballer.
- Nicolae Popescu (1937–2010) was a respected mathematician.
See also
In Spanish: Strehaia para niños
