Bocșa

Sister cities

• La Valette-du-Var

History

Bocșa has a long-standing development dating back to the Neolithic era. It has seen continuous habitation through the Bronze Age and Iron Age, and during Roman times, it was a site for gold exploitation. First mentioned in a document in 1331, Bocșa has experienced various occupations, including Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman rule. Bocșa also became a cultural and educational hub, with diverse religious institutions due to successive waves of colonization.

Geography

The town is located in the southwestern part of Romania. The town has a length of and an area of approximately . It is located from Timișoara and from Reșița. and is traversed by the national road , which connects Reșița to Voiteg, in Timiș County. Bocșa lies on the banks of the Bârzava River. To the east lie the Western Carpathian Mountains, offering a mountainous environment rich in natural resources, particularly iron, copper, and other non-ferrous minerals. Directly to the east of Bocșa, the Pannonian Basin begins, featuring steppe-like landscapes.

Most-observed species

• False-acacia

  Robinia pseudoacacia L. · Magnoliopsida
  107
• Japanese Hop

  Humulus scandens (Lour.) Merr. · Magnoliopsida
  52
• Japanese Knotweed

  Reynoutria japonica Houtt. · Magnoliopsida
  51
• Annual Fleabane

  Erigeron annuus (L.) Pers. · Magnoliopsida
  41
• False Virginia-creeper

  Parthenocissus inserta (A.Kern.) Fritsch · Magnoliopsida
  38
• White Mulberry

  Morus alba L. · Magnoliopsida
  32
• Ashleaf Maple

  Acer negundo L. · Magnoliopsida
  29
• Wild Mockcucumber

  Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & A.Gray · Magnoliopsida
  27

Most recent

• M 4.3 — 2024-08-10
  5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania
• M 4.2 — 2024-04-30
  6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania
• M 4.7 — 2023-06-06
  6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania
• M 4.1 — 2023-05-22
  2 km S of Fântânele, Romania
• M 4.3 — 2020-06-25
  4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania
• M 4.1 — 2018-12-23
  2 km NW of Hajdu?ica, Serbia