Almașu

Almașu
Váralmás
Almașu in 2014
Location in Sălaj County
Almașu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°56′N 23°8′E / 46.933°N 23.133°E / 46.933; 23.133
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)István Gál-Máté[2] (UDMR)
Area
159.7 km2 (61.7 sq mi)
Elevation
312 m (1,024 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
1,882
 • Density11.78/km2 (30.52/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
457010
Area code+(40) x59
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.comunaalmasu.ro

Almașu (Hungarian: Váralmás) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Almașu, Băbiu (Bábony), Cutiș (Kiskökényes), Jebucu (Zsobok), Mesteacănu (Almásnyíres), Petrinzel (Kispetri), Sfăraș (Farnas), Stana (Sztána), and Țăudu (Cold).

Sights

  • Reformed Church in Almașu (built in the 15th century), historic monument[3]
  • Reformed Church in Stana (built in the 17th century), historic monument[4]
  • Csáky Castle in Almașu (built in the 19th century), historic monument[5]
  • Almașu Citadel, medieval fortress built in the 13th century, historic monument[6]

References

  1. ^ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. ^ welcometoromania.ro - Reformed Church in Almașu, retrieved on May 4, 2012
  4. ^ welcometoromania.ro - Reformed Church in Stana, retrieved on May 4, 2012
  5. ^ welcometoromania.ro - Csáky Castle, Almașu, Sălaj County, retrieved on May 4, 2012
  6. ^ welcometoromania.ro - Almaș Citadel, Sălaj County, retrieved on May 4, 2012