Sânzieni

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Sânzieni
Kézdiszentlélek
Commune
The village from the peak Perkő
The village from the peak Perkő
Coat of arms of Sânzieni
Coat of arms
Location of Sânzieni
Location of Sânzieni
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Country  Romania
County Covasna County
Status Commune
Government
 • Mayor István László (Independent)
Population (2011)
 • Total 4,563
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Sânzieni (Hungarian: Kézdiszentlélek, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkeːzdisɛntleːlɛk]) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania composed of four villages:

  • Caşinu Mic / Kiskászon
  • Petriceni / Kézdikővár
  • Sânzieni / Kézdiszentlélek
  • Valea Seacă / Kézdiszárazpatak

History

Sânzieni formed part of the Székely Land region of the historical Transylvania province. Until 1918, the village belonged to the Háromszék County of the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Treaty of Trianon of 1920, it became part of Romania.

Demographics

The commune has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority. According to the 2011 census it has a population of 4,563 of which 99.17% or 4,525 are Hungarian.

International relations

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Twin towns – Sister cities

Sânzieni is twinned with:

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Historical Map - Josephinische Landaufnahme 1769-1773

References

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