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Șicula (Hungarian: Sikula) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Chereluș (Kerülős), Gurba (Garba) and Șicula.

For the genus of grasshoppers, see Sicula (grasshopper)
Șicula
Commune
Location in Arad County
Șicula
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°26′N 21°45′E
CountryRomania
CountyArad
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Mircea Adrian Danciu[1] (PSD)
Area
131.3 km2 (50.7 sq mi)
Elevation
101 m (331 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
4,301
 • Density33/km2 (85/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
317325
Vehicle reg.AR
Websitesicula.ro

The commune is situated on the southern part of the Teuz Plateau, and is traversed by the Crișul Alb and Teuz rivers. Șicula stretches over 13,130 ha (50.7 sq mi). It is a significant road junction of Arad County, located 51 km (32 mi) from the county capital, Arad. The Crișul Alb Valley is well-known for its rich flora and fauna.


Demographics


According to the 2011 census, the commune has 4,301 inhabitants, out of which 95.79% are Romanians and 1.35% are Roma.


History


The first documentary records of Șicula and Chereluș date back to 1334, while Gurba was first mentioned in 1213.


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References


  1. "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.

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