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| ⚫ | '''Pilu''' 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 |
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{{Infobox Romanian subdivision |
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|type = commune |
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|county = Arad |
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|population_total = auto |
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|name = Pilu |
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|image_map = Pilu jud Arad.png |
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|map_caption = Location in Arad County |
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|image_skyline = Roman Catholic Church of Vărșand.jpg |
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|image_caption = Roman Catholic church of Vărșand |
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|leader_name = Dan-Lucian Drăgan |
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|leader_party = PNL |
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|leader_term = 2020–2024 |
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|coordinates = {{coord|46|34|N|21|21|E|region:RO|display=it}} |
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|elevation = 89 |
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|elevation_min = |
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|area_total = 76.4 |
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|postal_code = |
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|area_code = 317255 |
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|website = {{url|http://www.comunapilu.ro}} |
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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 {{cvt|7640|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% Roms 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 |
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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was first mentioned in documents in 1283, while [[Vărşand, Arad|Vărşand]] 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 road frontier crossing point. |
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all the sectors. Vîrșand is a significant railway frontier crossing point. |
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==Tourism== |
==Tourism== |
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Situated on a plateau, the natural touristic fond of the commune is not abundant in spectacular sights. Its most important |
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]]. |
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touristic places are the [[Crișul Alb]] Valley and the [[Morilor Ditch]], both being often visited by the angles of the region. |
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{{coord|46|34|N|21|21|E|display=title|region:RO_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Communes in Arad County]] |
[[Category:Communes in Arad County]] |
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[[Category:Localities in Crișana]] |
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[[Category:Hungary–Romania border crossings]] |
[[Category:Hungary–Romania border crossings]] |
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{{Arad-geo-stub}} |
{{Arad-geo-stub}} |
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[[eo:Pilu]] |
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[[it:Pilu]] |
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[[hu:Nagypél]] |
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[[pt:Pilu]] |
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[[ro:Pilu, Arad]] |
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[[vo:Pilu (Rumän)]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:20, 12 June 2022
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Pilu | |
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 Roman Catholic church of Vărșand | |
 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 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Dan-Lucian Drăgan (PNL) |
| Area | 76.4 km2 (29.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,078 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (70/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Area code | 317255 |
| Vehicle reg. | AR |
| Website | www |
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 7,640 ha (18,900 acres) and is composed of two villages, Pilu (situated at 62 km (39 mi) from Arad) and Vărșand (Gyulavarsánd).
Population
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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 road frontier crossing point.
Tourism
[edit]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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