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'''Pilu''' ({{lang-hu|Nagypél}}) is a [[Communes of Romania|commune]] in [[Arad County]], [[Romania]], is situated on the Criș Plateau, in the north-western part of the county, at the western border of Romania. The commune stretches over 7177 |
'''Pilu''' ({{lang-hu|Nagypél}}) is a [[Communes of Romania|commune]] in [[Arad County]], [[Romania]], is situated on the Criș Plateau, in the north-western part of the county, at the western border of Romania. The commune stretches over {{cvt|7177|ha}} and is composed of two villages, Pilu (situated at {{cvt|62|km}} from [[Arad, Romania|Arad]]) and Vărșand (''Gyulavarsánd''). |
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==Population== |
==Population== |
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According to the last census the population of the commune counts 1976 inhabitants, out of which |
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 1976 inhabitants, out of which 84.0% are Romanians, 7.5% Hungarians, 8.0% Roma, and 0.5% are of other or undeclared nationalities. |
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84.0% are Romanians, 7.5% Hungarians, 8.0% Roma and 0.5% are of other or undeclared nationalities. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Although the traces of inhabitance on this place are very old, traces from the Bronze Age having been found in Vârșand, Pilu was first mentioned in documents in 1283, while |
Although the traces of inhabitance on this place are very old, traces from the Bronze Age having been found in Vârșand, Pilu was first mentioned in documents in 1283, while Vărșand in 1214. |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in |
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force, with significant developments in all the sectors. Vârșand is a significant railway frontier crossing point. |
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all the sectors. Vârșand is a significant railway frontier crossing point. |
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==Tourism== |
==Tourism== |
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Revision as of 04:00, 26 October 2021
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Pilu | |
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 Location in Arad County | |
  Pilu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°34′N 21°21′E / 46.567°N 21.350°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Arad |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,078 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | AR |
Pilu (Hungarian: Nagypél) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated on the Criș Plateau, in the north-western part of the county, at the western border of Romania. The commune stretches over 7,177 ha (17,730 acres) and is composed of two villages, Pilu (situated at 62 km (39 mi) from Arad) and Vărșand (Gyulavarsánd).
Population
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 1976 inhabitants, out of which 84.0% are Romanians, 7.5% Hungarians, 8.0% Roma, and 0.5% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
History
Although the traces of inhabitance on this place are very old, traces from the Bronze Age having been found in Vârșand, Pilu was first mentioned in documents in 1283, while Vărșand in 1214.
Economy
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force, with significant developments in all the sectors. Vârșand is a significant railway frontier crossing point.
Tourism
Situated on a plateau, the natural touristic fond of the commune is not abundant in spectacular sights. Its most important touristic places are the Crișul Alb Valley and the Canalul Morilor.
References
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