Horezu
For the village in Gorj County, see Turcineşti. For the village in Olt County, see Dobreţu. For other uses, see Horezu River.
| Horezu | ||
|---|---|---|
| Town | ||
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  Horezu Location of Horezu | ||
| Coordinates: 45°8′36″N 23°59′30″E / 45.14333°N 23.99167°ECoordinates: 45°8′36″N 23°59′30″E / 45.14333°N 23.99167°E | ||
| Country |
 Romania | |
| County | Vâlcea County | |
| Status | Town | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Gheorghe Niţă (National Liberal Party) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 117 km2 (45 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 6,263 | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Website | http://www.orasul-horezu.ro/ | |
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1977 | 5,536 | — |
| 1992 | 7,282 | +31.5% |
| 2002 | 7,446 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 6,263 | −15.9% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Horezu is a town located in Vâlcea County, Romania, about 43km from Râmnicu Vâlcea. The town administers six villages: Ifrimeşti, Râmeşti, Romanii de Jos, Romanii de Sus, Tănăseşti and Urşani.
The town is well known for its people who make pottery and present it at an annual fair (see Horezu ceramics). There are special traditions which have been well preserved. The town has slightly over 6,000 inhabitants, most of them working in agriculture and services.
Horezu is the site of Horezu Monastery, a World Heritage Site.
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