Almașu

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).

Almașu

Váralmás
Almașu in 2014
Location in Sălaj County
Almașu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°56′N 23°8′E
Country Romania
CountySălaj
Government
  MayorEugen Ulvari (UDMR)
Area
159.7 km2 (61.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
2,237
  Density14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.comunaalmasu.ro

Sights

  • Reformed Church in Almașu (built in the 15th century), historic monument[2]
  • Reformed Church in Stana (built in the 17th century), historic monument[3]
  • Csáky Castle in Almașu (built in the 19th century), historic monument[4]
  • Almașu Citadel, medieval fortress built in the 13th century, historic monument[5]

References

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