Răchitova
Commune in Hunedoara, Romania
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Răchitova (Hungarian: Reketyefalva, German: Weidendorf) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Boița (Boica), Ciula Mare (Nagycsula), Ciula Mică (Kiscsula), Gotești (Gotesdtanya), Mesteacăn (Meszkáton), Răchitova, and Vălioara (Valiora).
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,135 | — |
| 1910 | 3,904 | +82.9% |
| 1966 | 2,885 | −26.1% |
| 2002 | 1,487 | −48.5% |
| 2011 | 1,330 | −10.6% |
| 2021 | 1,127 | −15.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Răchitova | |
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Remains of a medieval dungeon in Răchitova | |
 Location in Hunedoara County | |
  Răchitova Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°36′N 22°45′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Liviu Simedroni (PSD) |
Area | 73.59 km2 (28.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 490 m (1,610 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,127 |
| • Density | 15.31/km2 (39.66/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 337370 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 54 |
| Vehicle reg. | HD |
| Website | primariarachitova |
