Albac
Commune in Alba, Romania
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Albac (Hungarian: Fehérvölgy) is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 1,846 (as of 2021), and is composed of sixteen villages: Albac, Bărăști, Budăiești, Cionești, Costești, Dealu Lămășoi, Deve, După Pleșe, Fața, Pleșești, Potionci, Rogoz, Roșești, Rusești, Sohodol, and Tamborești.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3,547 | — |
| 1900 | 5,805 | +63.7% |
| 1930 | 3,099 | −46.6% |
| 1966 | 3,539 | +14.2% |
| 2002 | 2,220 | −37.3% |
| 2011 | 2,089 | −5.9% |
| 2021 | 1,846 | −11.6% |
| Source: INS, Census data | ||
CountryRomania
Area
53.89 km2 (20.81 sq mi)Highestelevation932 m (3,058 ft)
Lowestelevation620 m (2,030 ft)
Albac | |
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Albac town hall | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Alba County | |
  Albac Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°27′N 22°58′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Alba |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Petru Tiberiu Todea (PNL) |
Area | 53.89 km2 (20.81 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 932 m (3,058 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,846 |
| • Density | 34.25/km2 (88.72/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 517005 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 58 |
| Vehicle reg. | AB |
| Website | www |
The administrative center of the commune is Albac village, which is located on the DN75 road, 17 km (11 mi) from Câmpeni, and is traversed by the Arieșul Mare River.
