Jilava
Jilava is a commune in Ilfov County, Muntenia, Romania, near Bucharest. It is composed of a single village, Jilava.
Jilava | |
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Church of Saints Constantine and Helena | |
Map of Ilfov County with Jilava commune highlighted | |
Jilava Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°19′58″N 26°04′41″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Ilfov |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Elefterie-Ilie Petre (PNL) |
| Area | 26.76 km2 (10.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 10,611 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 077120 |
| Vehicle reg. | IF |
| Website | www |
The name derives from a Romanian word of Slavic origin (Bulgarian жилав žilav (tough), which passed into Romanian as jilav) meaning "humid place".
In this commune there is an operating prison and also the Fort 13 Jilava.
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