Târnova, Arad
Commune in Arad, Romania
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Târnova (Hungarian: Tornova) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the contact zone of the Cigherului Hills and Zărandului Mountains, it occupies approximately 207.44 km2 (80.09 sq mi). The commune is composed of six villages: Agrișu Mare (Almásegres), Arăneag (Székesaranyág), Chier (Kurtakér), Drauț (Doroszlófalva), Dud (Dúd), and Târnova (situated at 44 km from Arad).
Târnova | |
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Drauț | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Arad County | |
  Târnova Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46.3167°N 21.8°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Arad |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Emilia Ignișca (PSD) |
Area | 207.44 km2 (80.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 5,625 |
| • Density | 27.12/km2 (70.23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 317360 |
| Area code | (+40) 0257 |
| Vehicle reg. | AR |
| Website | e-comune |
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 10,151 | — |
| 1910 | 13,458 | +32.6% |
| 1930 | 11,491 | −14.6% |
| 1977 | 7,748 | −32.6% |
| 1992 | 6,144 | −20.7% |
| 2002 | 6,240 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 5,935 | −4.9% |
| 2021 | 5,625 | −5.2% |
| Source: Census data | ||
According to 2002 census, the commune had 6,240 inhabitants; 86% were Romanians, 10.7% Ukrainians, 2.2% Roma, 0.6% Hungarians, and 0.5% of other or undeclared nationalities. As of the 2021 census, Târnova had a population of 5,625; of those, 75.98% were Romanians, 8.55% Ukrainians, and 2.12% Roma.[2]
History
The first documentary record of the locality Târnova dates back to 1406, Agrișu Mare was first mentioned in 1214, Arăneag in 1390, Chier in 1325, Drauț in 1406, and Dud in 1169.
Natives
- Cornelia Bodea (1916–2010), historian, titular member of the Romanian Academy
- Florian Coldea (born 1971), general, interim director of the Romanian Intelligence Service (2006, 2015)
Economy
The commune's economy is prevalently agrarian, Târnova being a well-known fructiferous area. Small industry and the tertiary sector are also well-developed.
Tourism
The Agrișu Mare Castle dating from the 15th century, situated on the Cioaca Hill is the main touristic attraction of the commune. Chier is known for its pieces of embroidery.
