Baia Mare metropolitan area
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Baia Mare Metropolitan Area Zona Metropolitana Baia Mare (Romanian) |
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| County | Maramureș |
| Country |
 Romania
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1,410 km2 (540 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 245,171 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Website | www |
Baia Mare Metropolitan Area (BMMA) is located in northwestern Romania and consists of Baia Mare City (Maramureș county seat) and localities found within a distance of 35 km.
For the 2014-2020 time period, Baia Mare Metropolitan Area is stated to be an important instrument for accessing EU structural funds, which will enable the implementation of local infrastructure investment projects, thereby increasing quality of life and reducing disparities between localities.
BMMA covers an area of 1410 square kilometers (22% of Maramureș county), having specific landforms (mountainous area of Gutâi Mountains, the lowland and hills of Baia Mare) with Someș River and its tributaries (Lăpuș and Săsar Rivers) crossing it.
Baia Mare Metropolitan Area is an intercommunity development association (IDA), made up of 19 localities, with Baia Mare City being in the centre. The population of the metropolitan area exceeds 245.171 inhabitants, most of whom are from Baia Mare City.
Baia Mare City, through the diversity of economic and cultural activities, affects surrounding communities. Also, in terms of economic development, surrounding localities provide land and labor force for entrepreneurs who want to develop their businesses or bring new investments to the area. The aim of the metropolitan area is to support the development of the city and neighboring localities based on a common vision to bring benefits for all the residents.
The objectives of the Baia Mare Metropolitan Area are:
- Improving the quality of life and reducing territorial, social and economic disparities through implementation of programs and projects funded from national and European funds.
- Creating a metropolitan pole around Baia Mare City, attracting direct investment, creating jobs and expanding the public transportation system throughout the metropolitan area.
Implemented projects:
Implementing programmes:
Coordinates: 47°39′00″N 23°34′00″E / 47.6500°N 23.5667°E
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