Simeria

Simeria (Romanian pronunciation: [siˈmeri.a]; German: Fischdorf; Hungarian: Piski) is a town in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania, and an important railway junction with a hump yard. Six villages are administered by the town: Bârcea Mare (Nagybarcsa), Cărpiniș (Gyertyános), Simeria Veche (Ópiski), Sântandrei (Szentandrás), Șăulești (Sárfalva), and Uroi (Arany).

CountryRomania

Area

49.75 km² (19.21 sq mi)

Elevation

200 m (660 ft)

Population

(2021-12-01)^[2]

11,268

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Simeria
Town
Downtown Simeria
Coat of arms
Location in Hunedoara County
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°51′0″N 23°0′36″E
Country	Romania
County	Hunedoara
Government
• Mayor (2024–2028)	Emil-Ioan Rîsteiu[1] (PNL)
Area	49.75 km2 (19.21 sq mi)
Elevation	200 m (660 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	11,268
• Density	226.5/km2 (586.6/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code	335900
Area code	(+40) 02 54
Vehicle reg.	HD
Website	www.primariasimeria.ro

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The town lies on the banks of the Mureș River, near where the Strei River discharges into it. It is located in the central part of Hunedoara County, between the Apuseni Mountains to the north and the Retezat Mountains to the south.