Rădești, Alba
Commune in Alba, Romania
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Rădești (formerly Tâmpăhaza; German: Thomaskirch; Hungarian: Tompaháza) is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Leorinț (Laurentzi; Lőrincréve), Meșcreac (Weichseldorf; Meggykerék), Rădești, and Șoimuș (Magyarsolymos).
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Rădești | |
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Greek-Catholic church in Rădești | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in Alba County | |
  Rădești Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°16′N 23°43′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Alba |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Alin-Teodor Nicula (PNL) |
Area | 29.76 km2 (11.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,175 |
| • Density | 39.48/km2 (102.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 517585 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 58 |
| Vehicle reg. | AB |
| Website | www |
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,398 | — |
| 2011 | 1,200 | −14.2% |
| 2021 | 1,175 | −2.1% |
| Source: Census data | ||
At the 2011 census, the commune had a population of 1,200, of which 78.1% were Romanians, 19.3% Hungarians, and 2.4% Roma. Furthermore, 63.7% were Romanian Orthodox, 21.4% Reformed and 14% Greek-Catholic. At the 2021 census, there were 1,175 inhabitants, of which 80.6% were Romanians and 14.55% Hungarians.[2]
Natives
- Augustin Lazăr (born 1956), academic and magistrate
- Demetriu Radu (1861 – 1920), Greek Catholic bishop
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