Bănița (Hungarian: Banica, German: Bansdorf) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bănița, Crivadia (Krivádia), and Merișor (Merisor).
Bănița | |
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.JPG) Ruins of the Crivadia Tower | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Hunedoara County | |
  Bănița Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°27′N 23°16′E / 45.450°N 23.267°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Petru-Dorin Marc (PRO) |
Area | 78.61 km2 (30.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 731 m (2,398 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,092 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC 2/ 3) |
| Postal code | 337065 |
| Area code | ( 40) 02 54 |
| Vehicle reg. | HD |
| Website | banita |
The Grădiștea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park is partly located on the territory of the commune.
Natives
edit- Zoltán Kemény (1907–1965), sculptor
See also
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- Jiu Valley Portal – the regional portal host of the official Jiu Valley websites
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