Almaș
Almaș | |
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 View of Joia Mare village | |
 Location in Arad County | |
  Almaș Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°16′58″N 22°13′59″E / 46.28278°N 22.23306°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Arad |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,191 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | AR |
Almaș (Hungarian: Háromalmás) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Situated in the Gurahonț Basin, in the left valley of the Crişul Alb River, the commune is composed of four villages: Almaș (situated at 97 km (60 mi) from Arad), Cil (Alcsil), Joia Mare (Kakaró) and Rădești (Bozósd). Its total administrative territory is 8127 ha.
Population[edit]
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 3009 inhabitants. From an ethnic point of view, it has the following structure: 96.3% are Romanians, 0.2% Hungarians, 3.4% Roma and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
History[edit]
The first documentary record of the locality Almaș dates back to 1334. Cil was mentioned in documents in 1369, Rădești in 1441, and Joia Mare in 1439.
Tourism[edit]
There is a monastery dedicated to the Annunciation, and the Rădeștilor Valley.
References[edit]
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