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Șamșud (Hungarian: Szilágysámson) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Șamșud and Valea Pomilor (Mocirla until 1956; Mocsolya).

Șamșud Szilágysámson
Commune
Location in Sălaj County
Șamșud Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°20′45″N 22°57′12″E
Country	Romania
County	Sălaj
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Zoltán Banto[1] (UDMR)
Area	29.23 km2 (11.29 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[2]	1,723
• Density	59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.	SJ
Website	samsud.ro

The Șamșud gas field lies within the perimeter of the commune.

Demographics

In 2011, it had a population of 1,723; out of them, 91.7% were Hungarian, 4.9% were Roma, and 1.6% were Romanian.[3]

Sights

• Orthodox church in Șamșud, built in the 19th century (1885), historic monument[4]
• Reformed church in Șamșud, built in the 17th century
• Reformed church in Valea Pomilor, completed in 1794

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