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Șura Mică (German: Kleinscheuern; Hungarian: Kiscsűr) is a commune in the central part of Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. The commune is located immediately to the north of the city of Sibiu. It is composed of two villages, Rusciori (Reußdörfchen; Oroszcsűr) and Șura Mică.

Șura Mică
Commune
Fortified church of Șura Mică
Coat of arms
Location in Sibiu County
Șura Mică
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°49′55″N 24°3′27″E
CountryRomania
CountySibiu
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Valentin Ristea[1] (PNL)
Area
49.48 km2 (19.10 sq mi)
Elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
2,606
 • Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
557270
Area code(+40) 02 69
Vehicle reg.SB
Websitecomunasuramica.ro

Population



History


The village was documented in 1323 as "Parvum Horreum" = Kleine Scheuer.[3]

A medieval fortified church in Șura Mică was built in the 13th century and considerably rebuilt around 1500. Only fragments of the surrounding wall survive.[3]

The village is known for the colorful "Trachten" of the traditional Saxon population dress for women and girls.

Agricultural centre: farming, livestock, hops, fruits.

Name changes: Cleynschowern (ca. 1468).


References


  1. "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. Fabini, Hermann (2015). The Church-fortresses of the Transylvanan Saxons. Sibiu: MonuMenta. pp. 120–121. ISBN 978-973-7969-19-4.
  • View of Șura Mică
    View of Șura Mică
  • The Lutheran church Șura Mică
    The Lutheran church Șura Mică
  • View of Rusciori
    View of Rusciori
  • Church in Rusciori
    Church in Rusciori

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