Almașu

Almașu
Váralmás
Almașu in 2014
Almașu in 2014
Location in Sălaj County
Location in Sălaj County
Almașu is located in Romania
Almașu
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[1] (UDMR)
Area
159.7 km2 (61.7 sq mi)
Elevation
312 m (1,024 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
1,882
 • Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  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