Chitila

Chitila (Romanian pronunciation: [kiˈtila]) is a town in the west of Ilfov County, Muntenia, Romania, situated 9 km (5.6 mi) to the north-west of Bucharest. It is often seen as a satellite town of Bucharest. One village, Rudeni, is administered by the town.

Chitila
Town
Saint John the Baptist Church in Chitila
Coat of arms
Location in Ilfov County
Chitila Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°30′30″N 25°58′55″E
Country	Romania
County	Ilfov
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Emilian Oprea (PNL)
Area	12.54 km2 (4.84 sq mi)
Elevation	94 m (308 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)	14,762
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC 2/ 3)
Postal code	077045
Area code	( 40) 02 1
Vehicle reg.	IF
Website	www.primariachitila.ro

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
2002	12,643	—
2011	13,229	4.6%
2021	14,762	11.6%
Source: Census data

Transport

Chitila is linked to Bucharest by two bus routes (r476 and r429 run by Ecotrans STCM). The Chitila railway station serves two of the CFR main railway lines emanating from Bucharest: Lines 500 and 300, going to Ploiești and Târgoviște.

Natives

• Teohari Georgescu (1908–1976), Communist politician

Other

The Romanian 1st Surface to Air Missiles Brigade has its headquarters in Chitila.

References

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  Heroes' monument
• 
  Fort 1 Chitila
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  The Chitila railway station