Petrila is a city in western Romania, located in Hunedoara County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the Jiu Valley within the Southern Carpathians and is situated east of Petroșani, west of Lonea, and south of Hațeg.
Location Map of Petrila, Romania
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Where is Petrila Located?
Petrila is a city in western Romania, located in Hunedoara County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies in the Jiu Valley within the Southern Carpathians and is situated east of Petroșani, west of Lonea, and south of Hațeg.
The city covers an area of approximately 122.4 sq km (47.3 sq mi) and had a population of 22,692 according to the 2021 census.
Petrila is known for its mining history and mountain surroundings, Petrila Mining Museum, Jiu Valley, Lonea Mining Area, Central Park, Orthodox Church, and nearby Parâng Mountains.
Petrila, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Petrila |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central-Western Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1493 |
| Population | Approx. 20,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 89.00 sq km (34.36 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 225 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.4500° N, 23.4167° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 335800–335899 |
| Area Code | +40 254 |
| Major Waterways | Jiul de Est River |
| Transportation | Road and rail connections; part of the Jiu Valley |
| Famous For | Coal mining and mountain scenery |
| Top Attractions | Petrila Mine Museum, Parâng Mountains, local parks |
| Official Website | https://www.primariapetrila.ro |
Distance from Petrila to Major Cities in Romania
- Petrila to Petroșani – 10 km (6 miles)
- Petrila to Deva – 60 km (37 miles)
- Petrila to Hunedoara – 70 km (43 miles)
- Petrila to Alba Iulia – 110 km (68 miles)
- Petrila to Sibiu – 150 km (93 miles)
- Petrila to Cluj-Napoca – 200 km (124 miles)
- Petrila to Târgu Mureș – 230 km (143 miles)
- Petrila to Brașov – 250 km (155 miles)
- Petrila to Bucharest – 350 km (217 miles)
- Petrila to Ploiești – 320 km (199 miles)
- Petrila to Constanța – 500 km (311 miles)
- Petrila to Craiova – 200 km (124 miles)
- Petrila to Pitești – 240 km (149 miles)
- Petrila to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 180 km (112 miles)
- Petrila to Timișoara – 240 km (149 miles)
- Petrila to Arad – 250 km (155 miles)
- Petrila to Oradea – 300 km (186 miles)
- Petrila to Baia Mare – 300 km (186 miles)
- Petrila to Satu Mare – 320 km (199 miles)
- Petrila to Iași – 450 km (280 miles)
- Petrila to Bacău – 380 km (236 miles)
- Petrila to Suceava – 460 km (286 miles)
