Bogdand
Commune in Satu Mare, Romania
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Bogdand (Hungarian: Bogdánd; Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈboɡdaːnd]) is a commune in Satu Mare County in Crișana, Romania. The commune is composed of four villages: Babța (Bábca), Bogdand, Corund (Szilágykorond), and Ser (Szér).
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsBabța, Bogdand, Corund, Ser
Area
82.94 km2 (32.02 sq mi)Elevation163 m (535 ft)
Bogdand
Bogdánd | |
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Wooden in church in Corund | |
 Location in Satu Mare County | |
  Bogdand Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°24′55″N 22°55′48″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Satu Mare |
| Subdivisions | Babța, Bogdand, Corund, Ser |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Aurel Bojan (PNL) |
Area | 82.94 km2 (32.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,715 |
| • Density | 32.73/km2 (84.78/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 447060 |
| Area code | +(40) 261 |
| Vehicle reg. | SM |
| Website | www |
The commune is located in the southern part of Satu Mare County, 57 km (35 mi) from the county seat, on the border with Sălaj County.
Demographics
At the 2011 census, Bogdand had a population of 2,872; out of them, 57.45% were Hungarians, 36.14% were Romanians, and 5.15% were Roma.[2] At the 2021 census, there were 2,715 inhabitants; of those, 56.17% were Hungarians, 35.62% Romanians, and 6.63% Roma.
Tourist attractions
The most significant local tourist attractions are:
- The Sipos László Hungarian Museum in Bogdand village[3]
- The Holy Archangels wooden church in Corund village, built in 1723
- The Reformed church in Ser village
