Petrila
Petrila | |
|---|---|
Catholic Church in Lonea | |
Location in Hunedoara County | |
| Coordinates: 45°27′0″N 23°25′12″E / 45.45000°N 23.42000°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Vasile Jurca (PSD) |
Area | 308.68 km2 (119.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 675 m (2,215 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 19,600 |
| • Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 335800 |
| Area code | +40 x54 |
| Vehicle reg. | HD |
| Website | www |
Petrila (Romanian pronunciation: [peˈtrila]; Hungarian: Petrilla) is a town in the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located near the confluence of the rivers Jiul de Est, Taia, and Jieț.
The town administers four villages: Cimpa (Csimpa), Jieț (Zsiec), Răscoala (Reszkola), and Tirici.