CLUJ-NAPOCA
As of 2010, 305,636 inhabitants live within the city limits, marking a decrease from the figure recorded at the 2002 census. TheCluj-Napoca metropolitan area has a population of 379,705 people, while the population of the peri-urban area (Romanian: zona periurbană) exceeds 400,000 residents. The new metropolitan government of Cluj-Napoca became operational in December 2008.Lastly, according to the 2007 data provided by the County Population Register Service, the total population of the city is as high as 392,276 people. However, this number does not include the floating population of students and other non-residents—an average of over 60,000 people each year during 2004–2007, according to the same source
Cluj-Napoca German: Klausenburg; Hungarian: Kolozsvár, Medieval Latin: Castrum Clus, Claudiopolis; Yiddish: קלויזנבורג, Kloiznburg), commonly known as Cluj, is the second most populous city in Romania and the seat of Cluj County in the northwestern part of the country. Geographically, it is roughly equidistant from Bucharest (441 km / 276 mi), Budapest (409 km / 256 mi) and Belgrade (465 km / 291 mi). Located in theSomeşul Mic River valley, the city is considered the unofficial capital to the historical province of Transylvania. In 1790–1848 and 1861–1867, it was the official capital of the Grand Principality of Transylvania.
As of 2010, 305,636 inhabitants live within the city limits, marking a decrease from the figure recorded at the 2002 census. TheCluj-Napoca metropolitan area has a population of 379,705 people, while the population of the peri-urban area (Romanian: zona periurbană) exceeds 400,000 residents. The new metropolitan government of Cluj-Napoca became operational in December 2008.Lastly, according to the 2007 data provided by the County Population Register Service, the total population of the city is as high as 392,276 people. However, this number does not include the floating population of students and other non-residents—an average of over 60,000 people each year during 2004–2007, according to the same source
The county of Cluj is situated in the heart of the historic province of Transylvania, in central-western Romania
ReplyDeleteThe present-day name of the city, Cluj-Napoca, was given to it on October 16, 1974, 1850 years after the first documentary attestation of the city as “municipium”.
From the 13th to the 15th century, Cluj-Napoca developed steadfastly thanks to its numerous corporations. As early as this period, the city benefited (with Hungarian support) from strong commercial ties with Western Europe, especially Bohemia, Austria, Poland, and Italy. Around 1405, Cluj became a free city. Under Matthias Corvinus (1458-1490), the king of Hungary and son of Iancu of Hunedoara, the defence fortress were built. The city became the most important political centre of Transylvania. This made it possible for it to organize most of the gathering of Transylvania’s Diet.
The capital of the autonomous principality of Transylvania in the 16th century, Cluj-Napoca has had a sustained cultural life. The first printing press was founded here in 1550, while the University dates back to 1581.
The city passed under Habsburg authority in late 17th century, and in 1790 it became the headquarters of the governor of Transylvania. Between 1867 and 1918, it was part of Hungary. Many imposing religious and secular edifices have been preserved From the Imperial period.
In 1918, after the country was reunited, Cluj became the second urban centre of Greater Romania.