Lunca Cernii de Jos


Lunca Cernii de Jos is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Ciumița, Fântâna, Gura Bordului, Lunca Cernii de Jos, Lunca Cernii de Sus, Meria, Negoiu and Valea Babii.

Geography

The commune is located in the southwestern part of the county. The nearest city is Hunedoara, 46 km distant. It is situated among the foothills of the Poiana Ruscă Mountains. The average altitude is 850 m, and the terrain is hilly. The commune borders two other counties, Caraș-Severin and Timiș.

Villages

NamePopulation
Coordinates
Ciumița0
Fântâna25
Gura Bordului58
Lunca Cernii de Jos157
Lunca Cernii de Sus229
Meria246
Negoiu171
Valea Babii19

The name of the commune derives from lunca of the Cerna River. Lunca Cernii de Jos and Lunca Cernii de Sus lie for 11 km along the river valley; the local peasantry works in animal husbandry and logging. Meria is located on a mountainside at over 1000 m altitude, separated from other villages by high peaks, deep valleys and dense forest. Negoiu is situated in the Negoiului and Sterminosului valleys.