Almașu
Commune in Sălaj, Romania
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Almașu (Hungarian: Váralmás) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of nine villages: Almașu, Băbiu (Bábony), Cutiș (Kiskökényes), Jebucu (Zsobok), Mesteacănu (Almásnyíres), Petrinzel (Kispetri), Sfăraș (Farnas), Stana (Sztána), and Țăudu (Cold).
Almașu
Váralmás | |
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Almașu in 2014 | |
Location in Sălaj County | |
| Coordinates: 46°56′N 23°8′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sălaj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | István Gál-Máté[1] (UDMR) |
Area | 159.7 km2 (61.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 1,882 |
| • Density | 11.78/km2 (30.52/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 457010 |
| Area code | +(40) x59 |
| Vehicle reg. | SJ |
| Website | www |
Sights
- Reformed Church in Almașu (built in the 15th century), historic monument[3]
- Reformed Church in Stana (built in the 17th century), historic monument[4]
- Csáky Castle in Almașu (built in the 19th century), historic monument[5]
- Almașu Citadel, medieval fortress built in the 13th century, historic monument[6]