Bănia
Commune in Caraș-Severin, Romania
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Bănia (Hungarian: Bánya) is a commune in Caraș-Severin County, western Romania, with a population of 1,480 as of 2021. It is composed of two villages, Bănia and Gârbovăț (Gerbóc).
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 3,960 | — |
| 1910 | 4,259 | +7.6% |
| 1930 | 3,514 | −17.5% |
| 1977 | 2,489 | −29.2% |
| 2002 | 2,014 | −19.1% |
| 2011 | 1,752 | −13.0% |
| 2021 | 1,480 | −15.5% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Bănia | |
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Coat of arms | |
 Location in Caraș-Severin County | |
  Bănia Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°52′49″N 22°02′41″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Caraș-Severin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Alexandru-Vichentie Albu (PSD) |
| Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,480 |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 327010 |
| Area code | +(40) 02 55 |
| Vehicle reg. | CS |
| Website | www |
Natives
- Păun Otiman (born 1942), agricultural scientist and economist, academic, and politician