Baru, Hunedoara
Baru | |
|---|---|
Elijah the Prophet Church in Baru | |
Location in Hunedoara County | |
| 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) | 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 |
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).
The Grădiștea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park is partly located on the territory of the commune.