Petrila
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| County | Hunedoara County | ||
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| Status | Town | ||
| Mayor | Ilie Păducel, Social Democratic Party, since 2004 | ||
| Area | 308.68 km² | ||
| Population (2002) | 25,808 | ||
| Density | 83 inh/km² | ||
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| Web site | http://www.petrila.ro/ | ||
Petrila (Hungarian: Petrilla) is a town in the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County, Romania. It is located near the junction of the East Jiu with Taia and Jieţ Creeks.
[edit] Economy
The mining in the town began in 1859 and the peak production of coal was in 1984 1.255.240 tonnes, since then it decreased to 504.000 tonnes.
[edit] Population
As of 2002, it has a population of 25,808.
[edit] External Links
- Jiu Valley Portal - the home of the Official Jiu Valley City Websites and a gateway to the Retezat National Park and other destinations in the Transylvanian Alps
- Official Jiu Valley Municipal Websites
- Maps of Petrila, Jiu Valley and region
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