Oarța de Jos (Hungarian: Alsóvárca) is a commune in Maramureș County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Oarța de Jos, Oarța de Sus (Felsővárca), and Orțița (Középvárca).
Oarța de Jos | |
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![]() Wooden church in Orțița | |
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![]() ![]() Oarța de Jos Location in Romania | |
Coordinates: 47°27′N 23°8′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Maramureș |
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• Mayor (2020–2024) | Bogdan Pop[1] (CMM) |
Area | 31.32 km2 (12.09 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 280 m (920 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
Population (2011)[2] | 1,243 |
• Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | MM |
Website | oartadejos |
The commune is located in the southwestern part of the county, at a distance of 54 km (34 mi) from the county seat, Baia Mare, and 20 km (12 mi) from Cehu Silvaniei. The river Oarța flows through the commune's three villages.
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