Hunedoara County

The district covers 7,063 square kilometers of varied terrain, including valleys, mountains, and rivers, with Deva as its capital city.

The region developed through mining activities and metallurgy during the 20th century, becoming one of Romania's most industrialized areas until 1989.

The district preserves Romanian traditions through festivals, local crafts, and regional cuisine, with a population primarily composed of Romanian, Hungarian, and Roma communities.

The county maintains road and railway connections to major Romanian cities, offering access to natural parks, medieval castles, and archaeological sites.

The territory contains the ancient Dacian capital Sarmizegetusa and the Corvin Castle, which ranks among the largest medieval fortifications in Europe.

Location: Romania

Inception: 1925

Capital city: Deva

Shares border with: Arad County, Alba County, Vâlcea County, Gorj County, Caraș-Severin County, Timiș County

Website: http://prefecturahunedoara.ro

GPS coordinates: 45.78000,22.93000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03