Tămășeu (Hungarian: Paptamási) is a commune located in Bihor County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Niuved (Nyüved), Parhida (Pelbárthida), Satu Nou (Kügypuszta), and Tămășeu.
Tămășeu
Paptamási | |
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Coordinates: 47°13′N 21°56′E / 47.217°N 21.933°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Bihor |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Miklós Matyi (UDMR) |
Area | 50.95 km2 (19.67 sq mi) |
Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,990 |
• Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 417056 |
Area code | (+40) 02 59 |
Vehicle reg. | BH |
Website | www |
Geography edit
The commune is located in the northwestern part of Bihor County, 22 km (14 mi) north of the county seat, Oradea, on the border with Hungary. It is crossed by national road DN19 (on this segment, part of European route E671), which runs from Oradea all the way to Sighetu Marmației, on the border with Ukraine.
Demographics edit
At the 2021 census, Tămășeu had a population of 1,990, of which 77.84% were Hungarians, 16.43% Romanians, and 1.71% Roma.[2]
Sights edit
- Reformed church, built in 1835
- Lythia spring
- Thermal bath
Natives edit
- Augustin Vancea (1892–1973), geologist, corresponding member of the Romanian Academy
References edit
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Reformed church in Niuved
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Orthodox church in Parhida