Craiova is a city in southern Romania, located in Dolj County in the historical region of Oltenia. It lies in the southwestern part of the country and is situated west of Pite葯ti, north of Calafat, and southwest of Bucharest.
Location Map of Craiova, Romania
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Where is Craiova Located?
Craiova is a city in southern Romania, located in Dolj County in the historical region of Oltenia. It lies in the southwestern part of the country and is situated west of Pite葯ti, north of Calafat, and southwest of Bucharest.
The city covers an area of approximately 81.4 sq km (31.4 sq mi) and had a population of 234,140 according to the 2021 census.
Craiova is known for its cultural institutions and local landmarks, Nicolae Romanescu Park, Craiova Art Museum, Oltenia Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral, English Park, and University of Craiova.
Craiova, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Craiova |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Dolj County |
| Region | Oltenia (Southwestern Romania) |
| Established | Ancient origins; important in medieval Wallachia |
| Population | Approx. 270,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 81.41 sq km (31.43 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 3,300 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 44.3190掳 N, 23.7967掳 E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 200xxx |
| Area Code | +40 251 |
| Major Waterways | Jiu River |
| Transportation | Major rail, road, and air hub; Craiova International Airport |
| Famous For | Cultural institutions, education, and automotive industry |
| Top Attractions | Nicolae Romanescu Park, Art Museum, Craiova Old Town, Botanical Garden |
| Official Website | https://www.primariacraiova.ro |
Distance from Craiova to Major Cities in Romania
- Craiova to Bucharest 鈥� 230 km (143 miles)
- Craiova to Pite葯ti 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Craiova to R芒mnicu V芒lcea 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Craiova to Sibiu 鈥� 230 km (143 miles)
- Craiova to Bra葯ov 鈥� 250 km (155 miles)
- Craiova to Ploie葯ti 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Craiova to Constan葲a 鈥� 450 km (280 miles)
- Craiova to Timi葯oara 鈥� 300 km (186 miles)
- Craiova to Arad 鈥� 320 km (199 miles)
- Craiova to Deva 鈥� 250 km (155 miles)
- Craiova to Alba Iulia 鈥� 260 km (162 miles)
- Craiova to Cluj-Napoca 鈥� 350 km (217 miles)
- Craiova to Oradea 鈥� 400 km (249 miles)
- Craiova to Baia Mare 鈥� 500 km (311 miles)
- Craiova to Satu Mare 鈥� 520 km (323 miles)
- Craiova to Ia葯i 鈥� 420 km (261 miles)
- Craiova to Bac膬u 鈥� 350 km (217 miles)
- Craiova to Suceava 鈥� 500 km (311 miles)
- Craiova to Gala葲i 鈥� 320 km (199 miles)
- Craiova to Br膬ila 鈥� 310 km (193 miles)
- Craiova to Buz膬u 鈥� 280 km (174 miles)
- Craiova to T芒rgu Mure葯 鈥� 330 km (205 miles)