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{{Infobox Romanian subdivision
{{Infobox Romanian subdivision
|type = commune
|type = commune
|county = Arad
|county = Arad
|population_total = auto
|population_total = auto
|name=Pilu
|name = Pilu
|image_map = Pilu jud Arad.png
|image_map = Pilu jud Arad.png
|map_caption = Location in Arad County
|map_caption = Location in Arad County
|image_flag =
|image_shield =
|image_skyline = Roman Catholic Church of Vărșand.jpg
|image_caption = Roman Catholic church of Vărșand
|image_location =
|leader_name = Dan-Lucian Drăgan
|leader_party = PNL
|leader_term = 2020–2024
|coordinates = {{coord|46|34|N|21|21|E|region:RO|display=it}}
|coordinates = {{coord|46|34|N|21|21|E|region:RO|display=it}}
|elevation = 89
|elevation_min =
|elevation_max =
|area_total = 76.4
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|population_footnotes =
|postal_code =
|area_code = 317255
|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 7177 ha and is composed of two villages, Pilu (situated at 62 km from Arad) and Vărșand (''Gyulavarsánd'').
'''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'').


==Population==
==Population==
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.
84.0% are Romanians, 7.5% Hungarians, 8.0% Roma and 0.5% are of other or undeclared nationalities.


==History==
==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 Vărşand in 1214.
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==
==Economy==
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.
all the sectors. Vârșand is a significant railway frontier crossing point.


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
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[[Category:Localities in Crișana]]
[[Category:Localities in Crișana]]
[[Category:Hungary–Romania border crossings]]
[[Category:Hungary–Romania border crossings]]



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Latest revision as of 19:20, 12 June 2022

"Varsand" redirects here. For the commune called Varsánd in Hungarian, see Olari, Arad.
Pilu
Commune
Roman Catholic church of Vărșand
Roman Catholic church of Vărșand
Location in Arad County
Location in Arad County
Pilu is located in Romania
Pilu
Pilu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°34′N 21°21′E / 46.567°N 21.350°E / 46.567; 21.350
CountryRomania
CountyArad
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
 • Density27/km2 (70/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Area code317255
Vehicle reg.AR
Websitewww.comunapilu.ro

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

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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

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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 Vărșand in 1214.

Economy

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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

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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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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
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