|
|
|
|
Olt County
|
| |
|
| |
Olt is a county (judet) of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (both regions are separated by the Olt river). The capital city is Slatina.
002, it had a population of 489,274 and the population density was 89/km˛.
The county is a mainly rural one, over 60% of the population living in villages.
county has a total area of 5,498 km˛.
The county lies in a flat area on the Western part of the Romanian Plain.
Discussion
Ask a question about 'Olt County' Start a new discussion about 'Olt County' Answer questions from other users |
Encyclopedia
Olt is a county (judet) of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (both regions are separated by the Olt river). The capital city is Slatina.
Demographics
In 2002, it had a population of 489,274 and the population density was 89/km˛.
| Year | County population |
|---|
| 1948 | 442,442 | | 1956 | 458,982 | | 1966 | 476,513 | | 1977 | 518,804 | | 1992 | 523,291 | | 2002 | 489,274 |
The county is a mainly rural one, over 60% of the population living in villages.
Geography
This county has a total area of 5,498 km˛.
The county lies in a flat area on the Western part of the Romanian Plain. It is crossed by rivers from North to South, the main one - the Olt River giving the county its name. The Danube forms a wide valley in the South, with lots of ponds and small channels, which are flooded from time to time.
Neighbours
Economy
The predominant industries in the county are:
- Metallurgy - aluminium and aluminium components.
- Railway equipment.
- Food and beverages industry.
- Textile industry.
- Mechanical components industry.
Agriculture is the main occupation in the county - over 58% of the population having agriculture as their main occupation. Both extensive agriculture, and small scale, vegetables and fruits, are practiced. The area is well suited for irrigations.
Tourism
The main touristical destinations are:
Administrative divisions
The county has 2 municipalities, 6 towns and 104 communes.
Municipalities
Towns
Communes
|
| |
|
|
