Rovinari

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Rovinari
County Gorj County
Status Town
Mayor Dorin Filip, Democratic Party, since 2004
Area 26.32 km²
Population (2002) 12,603
Density 478 inh/km²
Geographical coordinates 44°54′45″N, 23°9′44″E
Web site http://www.rovinari.ro/

Rovinari is a town in Gorj County, southern România with a population of 12,603 as of 2002. It is a mining city, close nearby existing both surface and underground mines. A big thermo-electrical power plant functions close to the town.

The lignite-fired electricity generating station at Rovinari
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The lignite-fired electricity generating station at Rovinari
Another view of the power station
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Another view of the power station
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