Rapoltu Mare
Commune in Hunedoara, Romania
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Rapoltu Mare (Hungarian: Nagyrápolt, German: Groß-Rapolden) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bobâlna (Bábolna), Boiu (Boj), Folt (Folt), Rapoltu Mare, and Rapolțel (Kisrápolt).
Rapoltu Mar | |
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Romanian Orthodox church in Bobâlna | |
 Location in Hunedoara County | |
  Rapoltu Mar Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°52′N 23°4′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Octavian-Gheorghe Roman (PSD) |
Area | 80.99 km2 (31.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,788 |
| • Density | 22.08/km2 (57.18/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 337365 |
| Area code | (+40) 0254 |
| Vehicle reg. | HD |
| Website | www |
The Hungarian noble family Szent-Györgyi de Nagyrápolt has used the name of this village since the Middle Ages. Its most famous member is the scientist Albert Szent-Györgyi.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3,305 | — |
| 1880 | 3,540 | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 2,066 | −41.6% |
| 2011 | 1,960 | −5.1% |
| 2021 | 1,788 | −8.8% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Natives
- Atanasie Anghel (died 1713), Romanian Greek-Catholic bishop of Alba Iulia between 1698 and 1713
- József Somkuthy (1883–1961), Hungarian military officer and politician
