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
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
  Mayor (20202024) István Gál-Máté[1] (UDMR)
Area
159.7 km2 (61.7 sq mi)
Elevation
312 m (1,024 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
1,882
  Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
457010
Area code+(40) x59
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.comunaalmasu.ro

Sights

  • Reformed Church in Almașu (built in the 15th century), historic monument[3]
  • Reformed Church in Stana (built in the 17th century), historic monument[4]
  • Csáky Castle in Almașu (built in the 19th century), historic monument[5]
  • Almașu Citadel, medieval fortress built in the 13th century, historic monument[6]

References

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