Timiş (IPA: ['ti.miʃ], Hungarian: Temes, Serbian: Tamiš/Тамиш, Banat Bulgarian: Timiš) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical region Banat, with the county seat at Timişoara. It is the largest county in Romania.
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| Population | 659,512 |
The name of the county comes from the river Timiş, known in Roman antiquity as river Tibisis or Tibiscus.
Neighbours
- Hunedoara County to the east.
- Hungary to the northwest - Csongrád County.
- Arad County to the north.
- Caraş-Severin County to the south.
- Serbia to the southwest - Vojvodina Autonomous Province - North Banat District and Central Banat District.
The county is also part of the Danube-Kris-Mures-Tisa euroregion.
Demographics
In 2000, it had a population of 684,506 and the population density was 79/km².
In 2004, it had a population of 659,512 and the population density was 75.8/km².
- Romanians - 83%
- Hungarians - 7.5%
- Roma (Gypsies) - 2%
- Germans - 2%
- Serbs - 2%
- Banat Bulgarians, Ukrainians, others - under 1%
Geography
This county has a total area of 8,697 km² (3,6% of Romania). It is the largest county in Romania.
In the eastern extremity are the Poiana Ruscăi Mountains from the Southern Carpathians group. Elevations decrease to the west, passing through the Lipova Hills to the Western Romanian Plain, the eastern part of the Pannonian Plain.
The county is crossed by many rivers, the most important being the Bega River and the Timiş River.
Economy
Timiş County has one of the most dynamic economies in Romania, being a region with among the highest ratings of foreign investment due to its tradition and its position.
The predominant industries in the county are:
- Mechanical manufacturing
- Food
- Chemicals
- Textiles
- Electronic components
- Wood
Tourism
The main tourist attractions in the county are:
There are also a lot of places for hunting and fishing.
People
Administrative divisions
The county has 2 municipalities, 8 towns and 84 communes.
Municipalities
Towns
- Sânnicolau Mare - 13,298
- Jimbolia - 11,605
- Recaş - 8,188
- Buziaş - 7,738
- Făget - 7,356
- Deta - 6,582
- Gătaia - 6,101
- Ciacova - 4,939