Cherechiu

For the village in the same county that formerly bore this name, see Sântana.

Cherechiu (Hungarian: Kiskereki) is a commune in Bihor County, Crișana, Romania with a population of 2,248 as of 2021. It is composed of three villages: Cherechiu, Cheșereu (Érkeserű), and Târgușor (Asszonyvására).

Cherechiu Kiskereki
Commune
Cherechiu in Bihor County
Cherechiu Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47.3833°N 22.15°E / 47.3833; 22.15
Country	Romania
County	Bihor
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Alexandru Niri (UDMR)
Area	53.86 km2 (20.80 sq mi)
Elevation	107 m (351 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[1]	2,248
• Density	42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	417175
Area code	+(40) x59
Vehicle reg.	BH
Website	cherechiu.ro

The commune is situated at an altitude of 107 m (351 ft), on the banks of the river Sânnicolau. It is located in the northern part of Bihor County, 22 km (14 mi) west of the city of Marghita and 48 km (30 mi) north of the county seat, Oradea.