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Commune in Sălaj, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Someș-Odorhei (Hungarian: Szamosudvarhely) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bârsa (Dabjonújfalu), Domnin (Dabjon), Inău (Inó), Someș-Odorhei, and Șoimuș (Szilágysolymos).

CountryRomania
Area
78.24 km2 (30.21 sq mi)
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Population
(2021-12-01)[2]
2,678
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Someș-Odorhei
Wooden Church in Domnin
Wooden Church in Domnin
Location in Sălaj County
Location in Sălaj County
Someș-Odorhei is located in Romania
Someș-Odorhei
Someș-Odorhei
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°19′24″N 23°16′05″E
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Ioan Șandor[1] (PNL)
Area
78.24 km2 (30.21 sq mi)
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
2,678
 • Density34.23/km2 (88.65/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
457310
Area code+(40) 260
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.comunasomesodorhei.ro
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Geography

The commune lies on the banks of the Someș River and its left tributaries, the Șoimuș and the Bârsa. It is located in the northern part of the county, 8 km (5 mi) north of Jibou, 18 km (11 mi) southeast of Cehu Silvaniei and 32 km (20 mi) northeast of the county seat, Zalău. The Someș-Odorhei train station serves the CFR Line 412, which connects Jibou to Carei, on the Hungarian border.

Sights

  • Wooden Church in Bârsa, built in the 18th century, historic monument[3]
  • Wooden Church in Domnin, built in the 18th century (1753), historic monument[4]
  • Wooden Church in Inău, built in the 19th century (1832), historic monument[5]

Natives

  • Nicolae Goldberger [ro] (1904 – 1970), communist politician

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