Aleșd

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Aleşd
Town
Aleșd Hospital, former Batthyany-Bethlen Castle
Aleșd Hospital, former Batthyany-Bethlen Castle
Coat of arms of Aleşd
Coat of arms
Location of Aleşd
Location of Aleşd
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Country  Romania
County Bihor County
Status Town
Government
 • Mayor Zeno Ţipţer (National Liberal Party)
Area
 • Total 71.95 km2 (27.78 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 • Total 10,415
 • Density 150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Aleşd (Romanian pronunciation: [aˈleʃd]; Hungarian: Élesd) is a town in Bihor County, western Romania. It is located in the east of the county, near the border with Cluj County.

Geography

Aleşd is located on the main railway line between Oradea and Bucharest. Consequently, it is served by frequent rapid and intercity (IC) trains from Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Arad and Timişoara.

History

After break-up of Austria-Hungary in 1918/1920, the town became part of Romania. As a result of the Second Vienna Award, it has been returned to Hungary between 1940 and 1945.

Population

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1977 9,608 —    
1992 10,920 +13.7%
2002 10,852 −0.6%
2011 9,619 −11.4%
Source: Census data

Aleşd has a population of 9,619 (2011 census), made up of Romanians (63.9%), Hungarians (16.04%), Roma (12.73%), Slovaks (6.59%), and others (0.42%).[1] It administers three villages: Pădurea Neagră (Feketeerdő), Peştiş (Sólyomkőpestes) and Tinăud (Tinód).

Notable residents

Miklós Radnóti served his labor draft during World War II in Aleșd.

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References