Șicula

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Șicula
Commune
Location in Arad County
Location in Arad County
Șicula is located in Romania
Șicula
Șicula
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°26′N 21°45′E / 46.433°N 21.750°E / 46.433; 21.750Coordinates: 46°26′N 21°45′E / 46.433°N 21.750°E / 46.433; 21.750
CountryRomania
CountyArad
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Mircea Adrian Danciu[1] (PSD)
Area
131.3 km2 (50.7 sq mi)
Elevation
101 m (331 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
4,301
 • Density33/km2 (85/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
317325
Vehicle reg.AR
Websitesicula.ro

Șicula (Hungarian: Sikula) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Chereluș (Kerülős), Gurba (Garba) and Șicula.

The commune is situated on the southern part of the , and is traversed by the Crișul Alb and Teuz rivers. Șicula stretches over 13,130 ha (50.7 sq mi). It is a significant road junction of Arad County, located 51 km (32 mi) from the county capital, Arad. The Crișul Alb Valley is well-known for its rich flora and fauna.

Demographics[]

According to the 2011 census, the commune has 4,301 inhabitants, out of which 95.79% are Romanians and 1.35% are Roma.

History[]

The first documentary records of Șicula and Chereluș date back to 1334, while Gurba was first mentioned in 1213.

Natives[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. ^ "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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