Ghelința (Hungarian: Gelence, [ˈɡɛlɛntsɛ]; German: Gälänz) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ghelința and Harale (Haraly).

Ghelința
Gelence
Saint Emeric Church
Coat of arms of Ghelința
Location in Covasna County
Location in Covasna County
Ghelința is located in Romania
Ghelința
Ghelința
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E / 45.950°N 26.233°E / 45.950; 26.233
CountryRomania
CountyCovasna
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Botond-János Ilyés[1] (UDMR)
Area
110 km2 (40 sq mi)
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
4,917
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
527090
Area code(+40) 02 67
Vehicle reg.CV
Websitewww.gelence.info

It formed part of the Székely Land, ethno-cultural region of the historical Transylvania province.

Demographics edit

The commune has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority. At the 2002 census, it had a population of 4,774, of which 98.49% or 4,702 were Székely Hungarian.

Tourist attraction edit

The St. Emeric Catholic Church with its 13th century murals is the main tourist attraction of the village.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.