being built, new public institutions are being brought in, etc. Demographics Deta had a population of 6,260 inhabitants at the 2011 census, down 3% from the 2002 census. Most inhabitants are Romanians (67.84%), larger minorities being represented by Hungarians (13.88%), Germans (4.03%), Serbs (3.96%), Roma (2.3%) and Bulgarians (1.93%). For 5.37% of the population, ethnicity is unknown. By religion, most inhabitants are Orthodox (61.05%), but there are also minorities of Roman Catholics (26.15%), Serbian Orthodox (2.83%) and Pentecostals (2.16%). For 5.62% of the population, religious affiliation is unknown. Economy Industry is the most important economic branch. Traditionally, wood processing factories (plywood and veneers) and clay mining industry have developed here. After the 1989 revolution, development was severely hampered, so that after 2000 Deta could start a development process again. A number of foreign investors have opened numerous factories here that have polarized economic activity and human resources in the town and the area of influence. The main employer in the town is , with a textile profile, specialized in the production of interior components for cars (steering wheels, upholstery for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Renault, etc.). It has over 1,900 employees, of which 1,100 from Deta, the rest being captured from the surrounding localities. Other companies are present in the fields of wood processing, food industry and textiles. Twin towns Deta is twinned with: Bordány Čoka Gaglianico References Towns in Romania Populated places in Timiș County Localities in Romanian Banat