Mehedinți County
| Mehedinți | ||
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| Coordinates: 44°38′N 22°53′E / 44.63°N 22.88°ECoordinates: 44°38′N 22°53′E / 44.63°N 22.88°E | ||
| Country | Romania | |
| Development region | Sud-Vest | |
| Historic region | Oltenia, Banat | |
| Capital | Drobeta-Turnu Severin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,933 km2 (1,905 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 30th | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 254,570 | |
| • Rank | 39th | |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) | |
| Telephone code | (+40) 252 or (+40) 352[1] | |
| ISO 3166 code | RO-MH | |
| Website | County Council Prefecture |
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Mehedinți (Romanian pronunciation: [meheˈdint͡sʲ]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania. It is mostly located in the historical province of Oltenia, with one municipality (Orşova) and three communes (Dubova, Eșelnița and Svinița) located in the Banat. The county seat is Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
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Demographics [edit]
In 2011, it had a population of 254,570 and the population density was 51.6/km².
| Year | County population[3] |
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| 1948 | 304,788 |
| 1956 |  304,091 |
| 1966 |  310,021 |
| 1977 | 322,371 |
| 1992 | 332,673 |
| 2002 | 306,732 |
| 2011 | 254,570 |
Geography [edit]
This county has a total area of 4,933 km².
In the North-West there are the Mehedinţi Mountains with heights up to 1500 m, part of the Western end of the Southern Carpathians.
The heights decrease towards the East, passing through the hills to a high plain - the Western end of the Romanian Plain.
In the South the Danube flows, forming a wide valley, with channels and ponds. Another important river is the Motru River in the East side, an affluent of the Jiu River. Also, in the West side there is the Cerna River forming a passage between the Oltenia region and the Banat region.
Neighbours [edit]
- Bulgaria in the South - Vidin Province.
- Serbia in the West and South-West - Bor District.
- Caraş-Severin County in the North-West.
- Gorj County in the North-East.
- Dolj County in the South-East.
Economy [edit]
The energetic sector is highly developed in the county, on the Danube being two big hydro electrical power plants (Iron Gates I and Iron Gates II). Also in NE of Drobeta-Turnu Severin there is a heavy water complex (Romag Prod).
The predominant industries in the county are:
- Chemical industry.
- Food and beverages industry.
- Textile industry.
- Mechanical components industry.
- Railway and ship equipment industry.
- Wood and paper industry.
In the North, coal and copper are extracted.
The South is mainly agricultural, suited for growing cereals on large surfaces. Also vegetables are cultivated and there are important surfaces of wines and fruit orchards.
Tourism [edit]
The main touristical destinations are:
- The city of Drobeta-Turnu Severin - the ruins of Trajan's first bridge over the Danube
- The city of Orşova.
- The Mehedinţi Mountains.
- The Danube's Iron Gates.
Administrative divisions [edit]
Mehedinţi County has 2 municipalities, 3 towns and 61 communes
- Municipalities
- Drobeta-Turnu Severin - capital city; population: 86,475 (as of 2011)
- Orşova
- Towns
References [edit]
- ^ The number used depends on the numbering system employed by the phone companies on the market.
- ^ National Institute of Statistics, "Populaţia după etnie"
- ^ National Institute of Statistics, "Populaţia la recensămintele din anii 1948, 1956, 1966, 1977, 1992 şi 2002"
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