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Cluj-Napoca

Also known as Kolozsvár, Klausenburg, Cluj, Claudiopolis, Kolozsvar, Kluyzenburg, Napoca, Kluž

Cluj-Napoca ( , ), or simply Cluj ( ; ), is a city in northwestern Romania. It is the second-most populous city in the country and the seat of Cluj County. Geographically, it is roughly equidistant from Bucharest (), Budapest () and Belgrade (). Located in the Someșul Mic river valley, the city is considered the unofficial capital of the historical province of Transylvania. For some decades prior to the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, it was the official capital of the Grand Principality of Transylvania.

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Cluj-Napoca is the second-largest city in Romania, located in the northwestern region in the Someșul Mic river valley and serving as the administrative center of Cluj County. The city is considered the unofficial capital of the historical province of Transylvania and holds significant regional importance as a major cultural and economic hub in southeastern Europe.

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Settlement.settlement_type: County Seat and Municipality

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Contents

Etymology
Napoca
Cluj
Current official name
Nickname
History
Roman Empire
Middle Ages
16th–18th centuries
19th century
20th century
1989 revolution and after
Geography
Surroundings
Climate
Law and government
Administration
Justice system
Crime
Demographics
Hungarian community
Economy
Tourism
Arts and culture
Landmarks
Visual arts
Performing arts
Music and nightlife
Traditional culture
Cultural events and festivals
Architecture
Historical architecture
Modern and Communist architecture
Contemporary architecture
Transport
Road
Air
Rail
Public transport
Trams
Metro
Culture and media
Education
Sports
Twin towns – sister cities
Footnotes
See also
Notes
References
External links

, 286,598 inhabitants lived in the city. The Cluj-Napoca metropolitan area had a population of 411,379 people, while the population of the peri-urban area is approximately 420,000. According to a 2007 estimate, the city hosted an average population of over 20,000 students and other non-residents each year from 2004 to 2007. The city spreads out from St. Michael's Church in Unirii Square, built in the 14th century and named after the Archangel Michael, Cluj's patron saint. The municipality covers an area of .

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