Baru (Hungarian: Nagybár, German: Groß-Elephant) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Baru, Livadia (Mezőlivádia), Petros (Petrosz), and Valea Lupului (Farkaspatak).
Baru | |
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.JPG) Elijah the Prophet Church in Baru | |
 Location in Hunedoara County | |
  Baru Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°28′N 23°10′E / 45.467°N 23.167°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Daniel Răducanu (PNL) |
| Area | 145.71 km2 (56.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,425 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 337035 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 54 |
| Vehicle reg. | HD |
| Website | www |
The Grădiștea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park is partly located on the territory of the commune.
References
Orthodox church in Baru
Church in Valea Lupului
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