Rovinari (Romanian pronunciation: [roviˈnarʲ]) is a town in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. A large coal burning electric power plant it is located near the town. Surface and underground lignite coal mines operate in the surrounding area. It officially became a town in 1981, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.

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Rovinari
Town
Rovinari Power Station
Coat of arms
Location in Gorj County
Rovinari Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°54′45″N 23°9′44″E
Country	Romania
County	Gorj
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Dorin Filip[1] (PNL)
Area	26.32 km2 (10.16 sq mi)
Elevation	195 m (640 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	10,246
• Density	390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	215400
Area code	(+40) 02 53
Vehicle reg.	GJ
Website	www.primariarovinari.ro

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