Băbeni, Sălaj
Commune in Sălaj, Romania
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Băbeni (Hungarian: Aranymező) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Băbeni, Ciocmani (Csokmány), Cliț (Csűrfalva), Piroșa (Pirosd) and Poienița (Kismező).
Băbeni | |
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Wooden church in Poieniţa | |
 Location in Sălaj County | |
  Băbeni Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47.3025°N 23.4011°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sălaj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Dorel Vancea[1] (PNL) |
Area | 53.89 km2 (20.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 1,515 |
| • Density | 28.11/km2 (72.81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Vehicle reg. | SJ |
Sights
- Wooden Church in Piroșa (built in the 19th century), historic monument[3]
- Wooden Church in Poienița (built in the 19th century), historic monument[4]
- Nature reserve Stanii Clițului of Cliț (16 ha) [5]
