Petrila

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Petrila
Coat of arms of Petrila
Coat of arms
Country Flag of Romania Romania
County Hunedoara County
Status Town
Government
 - Mayor Ilie Păducel (Social Democratic Party)
Area
 - Total 308.68 km² (119.2 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 - Total 25,808 45°27′0″N, 23°25′12″E
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Website: http://www.petrila.ro/

Petrila 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 25,800.

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