Vârciorog (Hungarian: Vércsorog) is a commune in Bihor County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Fâșca (Várfancsika), Surducel (Kisszurdok), Șerghiș (Serges), and Vârciorog.

Vârciorog
Commune
Wooden church in Vârciorog village
Location in Bihor County
Vârciorog Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°58′N 22°18′E
Country	Romania
County	Bihor
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Vasile Cociuba (PNL)
Area	80.81 km2 (31.20 sq mi)
Elevation	376 m (1,234 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]	2,304
• Density	29/km2 (74/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	417615
Area code	+40 x59
Vehicle reg.	BH
Website	comunavirciorog.ro

The commune is located in the central part of Bihor County, 40 km (25 mi) east of the county seat, Oradea. Nestled at the foot of the Pădurea Craiului Mountains, it lies on the banks of the river Topa; the river Vârciorog flows into the Topa in Vârciorog village.

Population

According to the 2011 census, the commune has 2,304 inhabitants, 97.27% of whom are ethnic Romanians. In terms of religious affiliation, 82.47% are Romanian Orthodox, 13.02% Pentecostal, and 2.34% Baptists.

Natives

• Emanuel Dat (born 2001), footballer

References

Panorama of two different forests in Vârciorog

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