Zagon
Zagon (Hungarian: Zágon, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈzaːɡon]) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania composed of two villages:
- Păpăuți / Papolc
- Zagon / Zágon
Zagon
Zágon | |
|---|---|
 Mikes-Szentkereszty manor-house | |
 Location in Covasna County | |
  Zagon Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°46′N 26°7′E | |
| Country |  Romania |
| County | Covasna |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Josif Kis (UDMR) |
| Population (2011)[1] | 5,282 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | CV |
History
It formed part of the Székely Land region of the historical Transylvania province. From 1876 until 1920, the village belonged to the Háromszék County of the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Treaty of Trianon, it became part of Romania.
Demographics
The commune is ethnically mixed with a Hungarian majority. According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 5,185, of which 51.3% or 2,662 are Székely Hungarians. Romanians account for 48.6% (2,519) of the population. It is the birthplace of Kelemen Mikes, famous Hungarian political figure and essayist and Ecaterina Szabo, gold medalist gymnast at the 1984 Olympics.
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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