Glimboca is a village in Romania, located in the commune of Novaci, Gorj County. It is situated in the Jiu Valley, at the confluence of the Jiu and Gilort rivers, at an altitude of 250 meters. The village has a temperate continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Glimboca has a rich history and heritage, dating back to the 14th century. The village was first mentioned in a document from 1387, and it was part of the Wallachian principality. In the 19th century, Glimboca became a center of coal mining, and it played an important role in the development of the Romanian economy.
Geographic Data for Glimboca, , Romania
| Latitude | 45° 29.000' |
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| Longitude | 22° 19.000' |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |