Ghelința

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For the river in Covasna County, see Ghelința (river).
Ghelința
Gelence
Commune
Saint Emeric Church
Saint Emeric Church
Coat of arms of Ghelința
Coat of arms
Location in Covasna County
Location in Covasna County
Ghelința is located in Romania
Ghelința
Ghelința
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E / 45.950°N 26.233°E / 45.950; 26.233Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E / 45.950°N 26.233°E / 45.950; 26.233
CountryRomania
CountyCovasna
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Botond-János Ilyés[1] (UDMR)
Population
 (2011)[2]
4,815
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.CV

Ghelința (Hungarian: Gelence, [ˈɡɛlɛntsɛ]; German: Gälänz) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ghelința and Harale (Haraly).

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

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 10 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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