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 | |
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 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Gorj County | |
  Rovinari Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°54′45″N 23°9′44″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Gorj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Dorin Filip[1] (PNL) |
| Area | 26.32 km2 (10.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | 11,816 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | GJ |
| Website | www |
Natives
The lignite-fired electricity generating station at Rovinari
Another view of the power station.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13,335 | — |
| 2002 | 12,603 | −5.5% |
| 2011 | 11,816 | −6.2% |
| Source: Census data | ||
References
- "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
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