Baru (Hungarian: Nagybár, German: Groß-Elephant) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Baru, Livadia (Mezőlivádia), Petros (Petrosz), and Valea Lupului (Farkaspatak).
Baru | |
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Coordinates: 45°28′N 23°10′E / 45.467°N 23.167°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Hunedoara |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Daniel Răducanu (PNL) |
Area | 145.71 km2 (56.26 sq mi) |
Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,425 |
• Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC 2/ 3) |
Postal code | 337035 |
Area code | ( 40) 02 54 |
Vehicle reg. | HD |
Website | www |
The Grădiștea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park is partly located on the territory of the commune.