Deva is a city in western Romania, located in Hunedoara County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Mureș River and is situated east of Arad, west of Sibiu, and north of Petroșani.
Location Map of Deva, Romania
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Where is Deva Located?
Deva is a city in western Romania, located in Hunedoara County in the historical region of Transylvania. It lies along the Mureș River and is situated east of Arad, west of Sibiu, and north of Petroșani.
The city covers an area of approximately 58.0 sq km (22.4 sq mi) and had a population of 53,113 according to the 2021 census.
Deva is known for its hilltop fortress and local attractions, Deva Citadel, Magna Curia Palace, Aqualand Deva, Central Park, Statue of Decebalus, and Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization.
Deva, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Deva |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara County |
| Region | Transylvania (Central-Western Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1269 |
| Population | Approx. 55,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 58.00 sq km (22.39 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 950 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.8833° N, 22.9000° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 330xxx |
| Area Code | +40 254 |
| Major Waterways | Mureș River |
| Transportation | Major road and rail connections; regional hub |
| Famous For | Deva Fortress and scenic hilltop views |
| Top Attractions | Deva Fortress, Citadel Hill, Magna Curia Palace, City Park |
| Official Website | https://www.primariadeva.ro |
Distance from Deva to Major Cities in Romania
- Deva to Hunedoara – 20 km (12 miles)
- Deva to Alba Iulia – 70 km (43 miles)
- Deva to Sibiu – 120 km (75 miles)
- Deva to Cluj-Napoca – 160 km (99 miles)
- Deva to Târgu Mureș – 190 km (118 miles)
- Deva to Oradea – 160 km (99 miles)
- Deva to Arad – 150 km (93 miles)
- Deva to Timișoara – 170 km (106 miles)
- Deva to Brașov – 240 km (149 miles)
- Deva to Bucharest – 370 km (230 miles)
- Deva to Ploiești – 340 km (211 miles)
- Deva to Constanța – 520 km (323 miles)
- Deva to Craiova – 200 km (124 miles)
- Deva to Pitești – 240 km (149 miles)
- Deva to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 170 km (106 miles)
- Deva to Baia Mare – 260 km (162 miles)
- Deva to Satu Mare – 280 km (174 miles)
- Deva to Iași – 450 km (280 miles)
- Deva to Bacău – 380 km (236 miles)
- Deva to Suceava – 460 km (286 miles)
- Deva to Galați – 400 km (249 miles)
- Deva to Brăila – 390 km (242 miles)
