Deva, Romania

Deva
Deva viewed from the fortress hill
Location in Hunedoara County
Deva
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°52′41″N 22°54′52″E / 45.87806°N 22.91444°E / 45.87806; 22.91444
CountryRomania
CountyHunedoara
Established1269 (first mention)
SubdivisionsArchia, Bârcea Mică, Cristur, Sântuhalm
Government
 • Mayor (2024–2028)Lucian-Ioan Rus (PSD)
Area
60.03 km2 (23.18 sq mi)
Elevation
187 m (614 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
53,113
 • Density884.8/km2 (2,292/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
330005–330260
Area code+40 a54
Vehicle reg.HD
Websitewww.primariadeva.ro

Deva (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdeva] ; Hungarian: Déva, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈdeːvɒ]; German: Diemrich, Schlossberg, Denburg; Latin: Sargetia;) is a city in Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania, on the left bank of the river Mureș. It is the capital of Hunedoara County.