and 18th centuries, attempts were made to colonize workers of other nationalities to work on forest exploitations, but the impact is small and Făget remains a center of Romanianism at a time when western Banat was intensely colonized. In 1900, attempts were made to settle the first families of Hungarian settlers in Colonia Mică. On 5 July 1994, Făget was declared a town, with 10 villages subordinated to it. Demographics Făget had a population of 6,761 inhabitants at the 2011 census, down 6% from the 2002 census. Most inhabitants are Romanians (89.34%), larger minorities being represented by Hungarians (3.85%) and Ukrainians (2.09%). For 3.03% of the population, ethnicity is unknown. By religion, most inhabitants are Orthodox (72.71%), but there are also minorities of Pentecostals (13.28%), Roman Catholics (4.17%), Baptists (2.43%), Adventists (2.41%) and Reformed (1.52%). For 3.17% of the population, religious affiliation is unknown. Economy The economic sector of production is represented by companies active in the field of leather processing in footwear and leather goods, exploitation and processing of wood of various essences, from lumber to furniture, a section for exploitation and processing of quartz sand and companies active in various branches of the food industry, especially milk processing and pastry production. In the village of Jupânești, there is a tradition in pottery, which is declining as an economic activity, but with a high potential. Twin towns Făget is twinned with: Cervinara Elek Mirebeau-sur-Bèze Gallery References Towns in Romania Populated places in Timiș County Localities in Romanian Banat