Căpuşu Mare (Hungarian: Magyarkapus; German: Grossthoren) is a commune in Cluj County, Transylvania, Romania, located 27 kilometers west of the city of Cluj-Napoca. It is composed of nine villages: Agârbiciu (Egerbegy), Bălcești (Balkujtelep), Căpușu Mare, Căpușu Mic (Magyarkiskapus), Dângău Mare (Bánffydongó), Dângău Mic (Gyerőfidongó), Dumbrava (Gyerővásárhely), Păniceni (Gyerőfalva) and Straja (Gesztrágy).
Căpușu Mare
Magyarkapus | |
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Commune | |
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Coordinates: 46°47′20″N 23°17′30″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Cluj |
Established | 1282 |
Subdivisions | Agârbiciu, Bălcești, Căpușu Mare, Căpușu Mic, Dângău Mare, Dângău Mic, Dumbrava, Păniceni, Straja |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghe Iancu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 58.4 km2 (22.5 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | 3,295 |
• Density | 56/km2 (150/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Area code | +40 x64 |
Vehicle reg. | CJ |
Website | www |
The main industry is an iron ore extraction facility. It is a tourist destination, with many new motels built in recent years.
According to the 2011 census, Romanians made up 55.2% of the population, Hungarians made up 37.3% and Roma made up 5.6%.[3]
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