Călan (Romanian pronunciation: [kəˈlan]; German: Klandorf; Hungarian: Pusztakalán) is a town in Hunedoara County, Romania. Twelve villages are administered by the town: Batiz (Batiz), Călanu Mic (Kiskalán), Grid, Nădăștia de Jos (Alsónádasd), Nădăștia de Sus (Felsőnádasd), Ohaba Streiului (Sztrigyohába), Sâncrai (Szentkirály), Sântămăria de Piatră (Kőboldogfalva), Strei (Zeikdorf; Zeykfalva), Strei-Săcel (Sztrigyszacsal), Streisângeorgiu (Sztrigyszentgyörgy) and Valea Sângeorgiului (Szentgyörgyválya).
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Călan | |
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Town | |
Abandoned buildings of the Călan steel works | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
![]() Location in Hunedoara County | |
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Coordinates: 45°44′10″N 23°0′31″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Hunedoara |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Filip-Adrian Iovănesc[1] (PNL) |
Area | 101.55 km2 (39.21 sq mi) |
Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
Population (2011)[2] | 11,279 |
• Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | HD |
Website | www |
The town is located in the central part of the county, in the historical Țara Hațegului region. It lies in the Strei River valley, at 230 m (750 ft) altitude.
Crossed by the DN66 national road, Călan is at a distance of 10 km (6.2 mi) from Hunedoara, 15 km (9.3 mi) from Simeria, and 28 km (17 mi) from the county seat, Deva. The Călan railway station serves the CFR rail line connecting Simeria to Petroșani.[3]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1966 | 11,761 | — |
1977 | 12,397 | +5.4% |
1992 | 14,738 | +18.9% |
2002 | 14,714 | −0.2% |
2011 | 11,279 | −23.3% |
Source: Census data |
According to the census from 2011 there was a total population of 11,279 people living in this town.
Ponts of interest include the Călan steel works, the Strei Church and the Streisângeorgiu Church.
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