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).
Rădești | |
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.JPG) Greek-Catholic church in Rădești | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Alba County | |
  Rădești Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°16′N 23°43′E / 46.267°N 23.717°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/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 517585 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 58 |
| Vehicle reg. | AB |
| Website | www |
Demographics edit
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.
Natives edit
- Augustin Lazăr (born 1956), academic and magistrate
- Demetriu Radu (1861 – 1920), Greek Catholic bishop
References edit
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Reformed church in Rădești -
Wooden church in Șoimuș
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