Mehala

Mehala (; ; ; obsolete: Măhală) is a district of Timișoara. Mehala evolved from a slum-like village (in Turkish mahale means "slum") to a neighborhood of houses, villas and many gardens. It is one of the oldest satellite villages of Timișoara and was built in the higher part of the city, west of Palanca Mare. It officially became part of the city in 1910. == Name == The Austro-Hungarian administration conferred the name Franciscin (; ; ) in tribute to Emperor Francis I (1768–1835); however, this designation was not adopted by the indigenous population. During the interwar period, it was temporarily renamed Principele Mihai, after soon-to-be King Michael I, but the name saw only limited use, sharing the same fate as Franciscin. == Geography == The district covers an area of 4.93 km2. The historical settlement extended from the outskirts of the Iosefin neighborhood northwestward to Dudești and Sânandrei. It also encompassed the Seliște, Cioca, and Dealul Flămând tarlals, as well as the Cioca Forest.

At present, it includes the areas of Blașcovici, Bucovina, Mircea cel Bătrân, Ovidiu Balea and Ronaț and is administered by a neighborhood manager employed by the city hall.