Nucet (Romanian pronunciation: [nuˈt͡ʃet]; Hungarian: Diófás) is a town in Bihor County, western Transylvania, Romania. Its name means "walnut trees" both in Romanian and Hungarian. It administers two villages, Băița (Rézbánya) and Băița-Plai.
Nucet | |
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Nucet Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°29′3″N 22°33′41″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Bihor |
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| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Mircea-Adrian Tuduce[1] (PSD) |
| Area | 41.11 km2 (15.87 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | 2,165 |
| • Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | BH |
| Website | www |
The uranium-producing Băița mine is located on the territory of the commune.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1956 | 9,879 | — |
| 1966 | 2,768 | −72.0% |
| 1977 | 2,345 | −15.3% |
| 1992 | 2,531 | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 2,851 | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 2,148 | −24.7% |
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Nucet has a population of 2,148 (2011 census), made up of Romanians (89.57%), Hungarians (3.44%), Roma (3.77%), and Germans (0.27%).[3]
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