Șofronea

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
Commune
Purgly Castle in Șofronea
Location in Arad County
Șofronea Location in Romania
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	82.7/km2 (214/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code	317350
Vehicle reg.	AR
Website	www.primaria-sofronea.ro

Population

According to the 2021 census the population of the commune counts 2,887 inhabitants.^[3]

History

The first documentary record of Șofronea dates back to 1437, while Sânpaul was first mentioned in 1235.

Natives

• Magdolna Purgly (1881–1959), wife of Admiral Miklós Horthy
• Ovidiu Vezan (b. 1985), footballer

Economy

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.

Tourism

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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  Purgly Castle (main entrance)