Rovinari

Rovinari (Romanian pronunciation: [roviˈnarʲ]) is a town in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. A large coal burning electric power plant it is located near the town. Surface and underground lignite coal mines operate in the surrounding area. It officially became a town in 1981, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.

Rovinari
Rovinari power station
Rovinari power station
Coat of arms of Rovinari
Location in Gorj County
Location in Gorj County
Rovinari is located in Romania
Rovinari
Rovinari
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°54′45″N 23°9′44″E
CountryRomania
CountyGorj
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Dorin Filip[1] (PNL)
Area
26.32 km2 (10.16 sq mi)
Elevation
195 m (640 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
10,246
  Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
215400
Area code(+40) 02 53
Vehicle reg.GJ
Websitewww.primariarovinari.ro

Natives

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1992 13,335    
2002 12,603−5.5%
2011 11,816−6.2%
Source: Census data

References

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