Șicula Explained

Type:commune
County:Arad
Șicula
Leader Name:Mircea Adrian Danciu[1]
Leader Party:PSD
Term:2020 - 2024
Coordinates:46.4333°N 66°W
Elevation:101
Area Total:131.3
Population Total:auto
Postal Code:317325
Area Code:(+40) 02 57

Șicula (Hungarian: Sikula) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Chereluș (Kerülős), Gurba (Garba), and Șicula.

The commune is situated on the southern part of the Teuz Plateau, and is traversed by the Crișul Alb and Teuz rivers. Șicula stretches over 13130ha. It is a significant road junction of Arad County, located 51km (32miles) from the county capital, Arad. The Crișul Alb Valley is well-known for its rich flora and fauna.

Demographics

At the 2021 census, Șicula had a population of 4,002. At the 2011 census, the commune has 4,301 inhabitants, out of which 95.79% were Romanians and 1.35% were Roma.

History

The first documentary records of Șicula and Chereluș date back to 1334, while Gurba was first mentioned in 1213.

Natives

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Results of the 2020 local elections . Central Electoral Bureau . 8 June 2021 . dmy-all.