Obreja (Hungarian: Obrézsa) is a commune in Caraș-Severin County, western Romania with a population of 3,239 as of 2021. It is composed of four villages: Ciuta (Csuta), Iaz (Jász), Obreja, and Var (Vár). It is situated in the historical region of Banat.
Obreja | |
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.JPG) Orthodox church in Obreja | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Caraș-Severin County | |
  Obreja Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°28′N 22°15′E / 45.467°N 22.250°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Caraș-Severin |
| Established | 1547[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ion Peia (PSD) |
| Area | 126.33 km2 (48.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 3,239 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (66/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 327285 |
| Area code | +(40) x55 |
| Vehicle reg. | CS |
| Website | primaria-obreja |
The commune is located in the northern part of the county, on the border with Timiș County. It is crossed by national road DN68, which connects it to the municipality of Caransebeș, 9 km (5.6 mi) to the south, and the town of Oțelu Roșu, 9 km to the northeast.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,249 | — |
| 2011 | 3,252 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 3,239 | −0.4% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Natives
edit- Moise Groza (1844–1919), general
- Achim Nica (born 1930), folk music singer
- Luca Novac (1941–2021), musician
- Ilie Sârbu (born 1950), theologian, economist, and politician
References
edit- ^ "Istoric". primaria-obreja.ro (in Romanian). Obreja town hall. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.