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Where is Petrosani, Romania?

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Petrosani is a city located in the eastern part of the Romania, in the province of Overijssel.

Location Map of Petrosani, Romania

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Where is ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± Located?

±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± 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 north of Lupeni, south of Vulcan, and east of Uricani.

The city covers an area of approximately 118.0 sq km (45.6 sq mi) and had a population of 31,144 according to the 2021 census.

±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± is known for its coal mining industry and mountain landscapes, Jiu Valley, Petrila Mining Area, Parâng Mountains, Central Park, Orthodox Cathedral, and Sports Hall.

Petrosani, Romania Facts

CategoryDetails
City Name±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾±
CountryRomania
CountyHunedoara County
RegionTransylvania (Central-Western Romania)
EstablishedFirst mentioned in 1483
PopulationApprox. 34,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area77.00 sq km (29.73 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 440 people per sq km
Coordinates45.4167° N, 23.3667° E
Time ZoneEastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3)
Postal Codes332000–332099
Area Code+40 254
Major WaterwaysJiu River
TransportationRail and road connections; regional hub of the Jiu Valley
Famous ForCoal mining and mountain tourism
Top AttractionsParâng Mountains, Vulcan Pass, local cultural centers
Official Websitehttps://www.primariapetrosani.ro

Distance from ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Major Cities in Romania

  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Lupeni – 10 km (6 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Deva – 50 km (31 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Hunedoara – 60 km (37 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Alba Iulia – 100 km (62 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Sibiu – 140 km (87 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Cluj-Napoca – 200 km (124 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Târgu MureÈ™ – 230 km (143 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to BraÈ™ov – 250 km (155 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Bucharest – 350 km (217 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to PloieÈ™ti – 320 km (199 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to ConstanÈ›a – 500 km (311 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Craiova – 200 km (124 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to PiteÈ™ti – 240 km (149 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 180 km (112 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to TimiÈ™oara – 240 km (149 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Arad – 250 km (155 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Oradea – 300 km (186 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Baia Mare – 300 km (186 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Satu Mare – 320 km (199 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to IaÈ™i – 450 km (280 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Bacău – 380 km (236 miles)
  • ±Ê±ð³Ù°ù´ÇÈ™²¹²Ô¾± to Suceava – 460 km (286 miles)

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