Rovinari

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rovinari
Country Flag of Romania Romania
County Gorj County
Status Town
Government
 - Mayor Dorin Filip (Democratic Party)
Area
 - Total 26.32 km² (10.2 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 - Total 12,603 44°54′45″N, 23°9′44″E
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Website: http://www.primariarovinari.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
The lignite-fired electricity generating station at Rovinari
Another view of the power station
Another view of the power station