Șofronea
Commune in Arad, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Commune in Arad, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Șofronea (Hungarian: Sofronya) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, lies in the Arad Plateau and it stretches over 3,490 ha (13.5 sq mi). It is composed of two villages, Sânpaul (Szentpál), and Șofronea. It is situated at 10 km (6.2 mi) from the county capital, Arad.
Șofronea
Sofronya | |
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Coordinates: 46°16′N 21°18′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Arad |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Cristian Sandu[1] (UDMR) |
Area | 34.9 km2 (13.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,887 |
• Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 317350 |
Vehicle reg. | AR |
Website | www |
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2,566 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 64.0% are Romanians, 35.1% Hungarians, 0.5% Germans, 0.3% Ukrainians and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Șofronea dates back to 1437, while Sânpaul was first mentioned in 1235.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors. Commerce and light industry are intensively present on the commune's economic map.
The most popular tourist sights are the springs of thermal water with therapeutic effect in the treatment of rheumatic diseases and the complex of the Purgly Castle with its park and households, an architectural complex dating from the end of the 19th century, registered in the national cultural patrimony.
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