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).

Călan
Abandoned buildings of the Călan steel works
Abandoned buildings of the Călan steel works
Coat of arms of Călan
Location in Hunedoara County
Location in Hunedoara County
Călan is located in Romania
Călan
Călan
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°43′55″N 23°01′29″E / 45.73194°N 23.02472°E / 45.73194; 23.02472
CountryRomania
CountyHunedoara
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Adrian-Filip Iovănesc [1] (PNL)
Area
101.55 km2 (39.21 sq mi)
Elevation
230 m (750 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
10,055
 • Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.HD
Websitewww.primariacalan.ro

Geography

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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]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
196611,761—    
197712,397+5.4%
199214,738+18.9%
200214,714−0.2%
201111,279−23.3%
202110,055−10.9%
Source: Census data

At the 2021 census, Călan had a population of 10,055.[4] At the census from 2011, the population of the town was 11,279, with breakdown as follows.

History

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  • There was a village in Dacia known as Aquae. Archaeological evidence shows that the place was inhabited for a long time.
  • 1387 - First mentioned in a document.
  • 1961 - Călan became a town.

Ponts of interest include the Călan steel works, the Strei Church and the Streisângeorgiu Church.

Natives

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References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. ^ "Prezentare oraș". www.primariacalan.ro (in Romanian). Călan Townhall. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  4. ^ "Populația rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (in Romanian). INSSE. 31 May 2023.