Craiova, Dolj

Craiova: city in Dolj County, Romania

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Quick Facts about Craiova

Population 304,142
Country Principality of Wallachia, Romania, United Principalities, Habsburg Monarchy, Principality of Wallachia
State Dolj (Romania)
County Municipiul Craiova
Postal code 200008–200820
Area 81.41 km2
Official name Craiova
Continent Europe
Latitude & Longitude 44.3167,23.8000
Altitude 295 feet / 90 meters
Capital Craiova
Capital city Craiova is capital of Dolj County
Time Zone UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 07:20:01 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Craiova is located at 44°19'0"N 23°48'0"E (44.3166700, 23.8000000).

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Official website of Craiova

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1912 51,404 - Q22704095
1930 63,215 18.68% Romania 1930 census
1948 84,574 25.25% Q22704103
1956 96,897 12.72% Q22704106
1966 148,711 34.84% Q22704111
1977 221,261 32.79% Q22704114
1992 303,959 27.21% Q22704118
2002 302,601 -0.45% Romania 2002 census
2005 304,142 0.51% Q22704111
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