Ghelința
Ghelința (Hungarian: Gelence, [ˈɡɛlɛntsɛ]; German: Gälänz) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ghelința and Harale (Haraly).
Ghelința
Gelence | |
|---|---|
 Saint Emeric of Hungary Church | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Covasna County | |
  Ghelința Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E | |
| Country |  Romania |
| County | Covasna |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tibor Szakács (UDMR) |
| Population (2011)[1] | 4,815 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | CV |
It formed part of the Székely Land, ethno-cultural region of the historical Transylvania province.
Demographics
The commune has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority. According to the 2002 census, it has a population of 4,774 of which 98.49% or 4,702 are Székely Hungarian.
Tourist attraction
The St. Emeric Catholic Church with its 13th century murals is the main tourist attraction of the village.
13th century mural
St. Emeric Church
Interior
St. Emeric Church
Ceiling panels
St. Emeric Church
Mural
St. Emeric Church
Harale Catholic Church
References
- "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
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