Păuca
Commune in Sibiu, Romania
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Păuca (German: Törnen; Hungarian: Pókafalva) is a commune located in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Bogatu Român, Broșteni, Păuca, and Presaca.
Păuca | |
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View of Bogatu Român | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Sibiu County | |
  Păuca Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°1′N 23°54′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sibiu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Niculae Dancu (PNL) |
Area | 73.2 km2 (28.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 330 m (1,080 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,535 |
| • Density | 21.0/km2 (54.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 557175 |
| Vehicle reg. | SB |
| Website | comunapauca |
The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau. It is located in the western part of the county, on the border with Alba County, at a distance of 47 km (29 mi) from the county seat, Sibiu, and 41 km (25 mi) from Alba Iulia.
According to the census from 2011 there was a total population of 1,929 people living in this commune, of which 94.04% are ethnic Romanians, 2.44% are ethnic Romani, and 1.66% are ethnic Germans.
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