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Turia (Hungarian: Torja, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈtorjɒ]) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania composed of two villages:

• Alungeni / Futásfalva
• Turia / Torja

Turia Torja
Commune
Steeple of Torja by Béla Tarcsay
Coat of arms
Location in Covasna County
Turia Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°2′N 26°3′E
Country	Romania
County	Covasna
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Attila Daragus[1] (UDMR)
Population  (2011)[2]	4,027
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.	CV

History

It formed part of the Székely Land region of the historical Transylvania province. From 1876 until 1918, the village belonged to the Háromszék County of the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Treaty of Trianon of 1920, it became part of Romania.

Demographics

The commune has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority. According to the 2011 Census it has a population of 4,053 of which 98.84% or 4,006 are Hungarian.

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