Șofronea Explained

Type:commune
County:Arad
Population Total:auto
Șofronea
Other Name:Sofronya
Leader Name:Cristian Sandu[1]
Leader Party:UDMR
Term:2020 - 2024
Coordinates:46.2667°N 39°W
Elevation:107
Area Total:34.9
Postal Code:317350

Șofronea (Hungarian: Sofronya) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, lies in the Arad Plateau and it stretches over 3490ha. It is composed of two villages, Sânpaul (Szentpál), and Șofronea. It is situated at 10km (10miles) from the county capital, Arad.

Population

According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2,566 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 64.0% are Romanians, 35.1% Hungarians, 0.5% Germans, 0.3% Ukrainians and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.

History

The first documentary record of Șofronea dates back to 1437, while Sânpaul was first mentioned in 1235.

Natives

Economy

The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors. Commerce and light industry are intensively present on the commune's economic map.

Tourism

The most popular tourist sights are the springs of thermal water with therapeutic effect in the treatment of rheumatic diseases and the complex of the Purgly Castle with its park and households, an architectural complex dating from the end of the 19th century, registered in the national cultural patrimony.

Notes and References

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