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Buteni (Hungarian: Buttyin) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. The river Crișul Alb flows nearby. Buteni commune lies in the Sebiș Basin, at the foot of the Cuiedului Hills. It is composed of four villages: Berindia (Borosberend), Buteni (situated at 72 km from Arad), Cuied (Köved) and Păulian (Gósd).

Buteni
Commune
Location in Arad County
Buteni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°19′N 22°7′E
CountryRomania
CountyArad
Population
 (2011)[1]
3,403
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.AR

Population


According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3472 inhabitants, out of which 97.9% are Romanians, 0.7% Hungarians, 0.7% Roma, 0.3% Germans and 0.4% are of other or undeclared nationalities.


History


The first documentary record of the locality Buteni dates back to 1387. Berindia was first mentioned in documents in 1553, Cuied in 1447 and Păulian in 1553.


Economy


Although the economy of the commune is mostly agricultural, it is well known in the region also for its zootechnic sector based on sheep-farming and for its small industry. Besides, it is an important centre of handicrafts.


Tourism


In the future tourism can become a dominant economical branch. The archaeological site in Berindia, the traditional occupations and handicrafts, the costumes and products made by hand, as well as the development of the agro-tourism can turn the commune into an area with exceptional tourist attraction.


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