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image_caption=New Orthodox Cathedral|
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leader_name=Radu Căpâlnaşiu|
leader_name=Radu Căpâlnaşiu|
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leader_party=[[Partidul Naţional Liberal]]|
leader_party=[[National Liberal Party (Romania)]]|
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[[File:Zalau jud Salaj.png|thumb|right|180px|Zalău within [[Sălaj County]]]]
[[File:Zilah 019b.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Zalău Downtown]]
[[File:Zilah 022.jpg |thumb|180px|The main square in Zalău]]
[[File:Zalau Mercedes bus 1.jpg |thumb|180px|The main square in Zalău]]
[[File:2007 09 sat stana2.jpg |thumb|180px|[[Stâna]] is a part of Zalău]]
[[File:Matei Corvin Johannes de Thurocz f137.jpg |thumb|180px|On the 1st of August 1473, [[Matthias Corvinus]] certified Zalău as a town, "Oppidum Zilah".]]
[[File:Zalau 19th century.jpg |thumb|180px|Zalău, 19th century peinture]]
[[File:Zilah szobor.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Statue of [[Miklós Wesselényi]] built in 1902 in Zalău by [[János Fadrusz]]]]
[[File:Ady endre.jpg|thumb|180px|right|[[Ady Endre]] attended school in Zalău]]
[[File:Zilah 021.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Roman relics displayed at Zalău]]
[[File:Zilah 009.jpg|thumb|180px|right|[[Reformed Church in Romania|Reformed]] church (1904-07)]]
[[File:Zilah 025.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Former [[Greek Catholic]] Church was built in 1934]]
[[File:2007 09 Magura Stanii.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Măgura Stânii in [[Stâna]]]]
[[File:Zalau Mercedes bus 2.jpg|thumb|180px|right|A district in Zalău]]
[[File:Zilah 018.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Zalău City Hall]]
[[File:Zalau Irisbus.jpg|thumb|180px|right|The industrial district in Zalău]]
[[File:Biserica din Bic.JPG|thumb|180px|right|Wooden church of [[Stâna]] (a district of Zalău) built in 1778, transferred to Bic Monastery in 1997]]


'''Zalău''' ({{lang-hu|Zilah}}, {{lang-de|Zillenmarkt}} or {{lang|de|''Waltenberg''}}) is the seat of [[Sălaj County]], [[Romania]]. In 2004, its estimated population was 62,900.
'''Zalău''' ({{lang-hu|Zilah}}, {{lang-de|Zillenmarkt}} or {{lang|de|''Waltenberg''}}) is the seat of [[Sălaj County]], [[Romania]]. In 2004, its estimated population was 62,900.
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==Geography==
==Geography==


Zalău lies in the Zalău Valley, at the junction of the [[Apuseni]] mountains and the [[Eastern Carpathians]], in [[Sălaj County]], at {{coord|47|12|N|23|3|E|}}. It neighbours [[Maramureş historical region|Ţara Maramureşului]] and the [[Satu Mare County|county of Satu Mare]], in the northwestern part of the historical region of [[Transylvania]], [[Romania]]. It lies along the bank of the small river Zalău, between three narrow valleys in the [[Meseş]] mountains. It is the county seat and the largest city in [[Sălaj County]].
Zalău lies in the Zalău Valley, at the junction of the [[Apuseni]] mountains and the [[Eastern Carpathians]], in [[Sălaj County]], at {{coord|47|12|N|23|3|E|}}. Zalau is situated in the central part of the [[Sălaj County]], in the hydrographic basin of river Zalău at the meeting point of the depression with the same name and the Peak of [[Meseş]].


It neighbours [[Maramureş historical region|Ţara Maramureşului]] and the [[Satu Mare County|county of Satu Mare]], in the northwestern part of the historical region of [[Transylvania]], [[Romania]]. It lies along the bank of the small river Zalău, between three narrow valleys in the [[Meseş]] mountains. It is the county seat and the largest city in [[Sălaj County]].
[[Image:Zilah 019b.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Downtown]]

With a total surface of 90,09 square km the administrative territory of the county capital includes the locality [[Stâna]] situated at south-east from [[Meseş]], in the hydrographic basin of [[Agrij]].

==Sights==
The most important of the 24 monuments and architectural ensembles catalogued in county capital Zalau are: "Transilvania" (theatre in 1895), the city hall (court and seat of the prefects office in 1889), the roman-catholic church (1878), the [[Reformed Church in Romania|reformed church]] (1904-1907), the [[Greek Catholic]] church "Adormirea Maicii Domnului" (1930-1934), the orthodox deanery (built in late 19th century), the Historical Museum (built about 1900 - casino of the artisans fellowship), the primary school "Simion Bărnuţiu" ( girls` school in 1895) and the mathematics-physics high school (reformed college in 1860), all these being valuable urbanistic elements for the historical and cultural patrimony of the land. The famous statuary group "Wesselenyi" (1902) by [[János Fadrusz]] and the bust made in the honour of [[Simion Bărnuţiu]] by Romul Ladea is worth visiting as well.

Zalău hosts lively pageants each year, including a summer festival "Zalău Days". There is a statue of [[Miklós Wesselényi|Baron Wesselényi]] in the town center; the Tuhutum memorial (both made by [[János Fadrusz]] in 1902); the Zalău County Museum of History and Art displays artifacts ranging from neolithic times to modern times, with a focus on the Roman period and hosts works of modern art. There are several churches, including the [[Reformed Church in Romania|Calvinist cathedral]], which is one of the largest in [[Transylvania]].


==History==
==History==
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Zalău is 8 km away from the [[Castra|Roman Castrum]] of [[Porolissum]] historical landmark, a well preserved city with an imposing fortress, an amphitheater, temples, houses and a customs house in the ancient [[Roman province]] of [[Dacia]]. In medieval times, Zalău was the crossing point between central [[Europe]] and [[Transylvania]], along the so-called Salt Route. It became a [[Principality of Transylvania]] between 1526-1660. It was also managed by [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]] between 1660-1692.
Zalău is 8 km away from the [[Castra|Roman Castrum]] of [[Porolissum]] historical landmark, a well preserved city with an imposing fortress, an amphitheater, temples, houses and a customs house in the ancient [[Roman province]] of [[Dacia]]. In medieval times, Zalău was the crossing point between central [[Europe]] and [[Transylvania]], along the so-called Salt Route. It became a [[Principality of Transylvania]] between 1526-1660. It was also managed by [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]] between 1660-1692.


The first written confirmation of the existence of the inhabitants is to be found in "[[Gesta Hungarorum]]" written by Anonymous. Later, in 1220 Zalau is referred to as Villa Ziloc, Zylac in 1246, Zylah in 1282, Zyloh and opidum Zylah in 1318, Zilain in 1601, Zilahu in 1808, Szilaj-Szilagy in 1839, Szilaju in 1850, and Zilah-Walthenberg-Zalau in 1854. After the [[Mongolian invasion]] and the burning of the city in 1241, in the year 1246 Zalau belonged from an administrative point of view to the catholic episcopacy from [[Oradea]] and remained like this until 1542 when it becomes part of the [[Transylvanian]] Principality. It is important to mention a few significant dates in the history of Zalau that influenced the economical development of the city.
In 1473, on the 1st of August, [[Matei Corvin]], the King of Hungary and Bohemia, certified Zalău as a town, "Oppidum Zilah", granting the inhabitants of Zalău the privilege of the economic independence, in a period of time when the will of the nobles and the kings was the only criterion to share justice and to rule the state.

This way in 1473, on the 1st of August, [[Matthias Corvinus]], the King of Hungary and Bohemia, certified Zalău as a town, "Oppidum Zilah", granting the inhabitants of Zalău the privilege of the economic independence, in a period of time when the will of the nobles and the kings was the only criterion to share justice and to rule the state.

Another important date in the development of the locality is 1571, under the reign of prince [[István Báthory]], 1600 under the reign of [[Mihai Viteazul]], and after the annexation of [[Transylvania]] to the [[Habsburg Empire]] the city goes through an economical decline based on the infusion of western products.


Before the [[Treaty of Trianon]], Zalău was one of the most important urban centers in the region. It had a [[Reformed Church in Hungary|Reformed]], a college (Wesselényi college), a township school for civil service (for boys only), and a national civil school (for girls only). It had the largest hospital in the region and a tax revenue office.{{Fact|date=June 2008}}
Before the [[Treaty of Trianon]], Zalău was one of the most important urban centers in the region. It had a [[Reformed Church in Hungary|Reformed]], a college (Wesselényi college), a township school for civil service (for boys only), and a national civil school (for girls only). It had the largest hospital in the region and a tax revenue office.{{Fact|date=June 2008}}
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In the 1970s with the state expanded housing and high-rises were built around the outside of the city center.
In the 1970s with the state expanded housing and high-rises were built around the outside of the city center.


Zalău is connected to European road E81 and the national road DN 1F. A new motorway is being built to connect Zalău to Western Europe. The town has two nationally accredited University colleges, a public library, a museum, an art gallery, three hotels, a motel, and two student hostels.
Zalău is connected to European road E81 and the national road DN 1F. A new motorway is being built to connect Zalău to Western Europe. The town has two nationally accredited University colleges, a public library, a museum, an art gallery, three hotels, a motel, and two student hostels.


==Sights==
==Population==
The population of Zalau went through important evolutions throughout times, and at present the data indicated by the census are the following: 62.927 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view according to the census in 2002 the population had the following structure: 80,90% Romanians, 17,50% Hungarians, 1,40% Roms, 0,07% Germans, 0,003% Jews etc.
Zalău hosts lively pageants each year, including a summer festival "Zalău Days". There is a statue of [[Miklós Wesselényi|Baron Wesselényi]] in the town center; the Tuhutum memorial (both made by [[János Fadrusz]] in 1902); the "historical" branch of the Zalău County Museum of History and Art displays artifacts ranging from neolithic times to modern times, with a focus on the Roman period; the "art" branch of the Museum hosts works of modern art. There are several churches, including the Calvinist cathedral, which is one of the largest in [[Transylvania]].

{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Year
! Population<ref>National Institute of Statistics, ''[http://www.insse.ro</ref>
|-
|
|1850
|4,294
|-
|
|1880
|5,961
|-
|
|1910
|8,062
|-
|
|1930
|8,340
|-
|
|1941
|8,546
|-
|
|1948
|11,652
|-
|
|1956
|13,378
|-
|
|1966
|14,380
|-
|
|1977
|31,923
|-
|
|1992
|68,404
|-
|
|2002
|62,927
|-
|July 1
|2006
|64,123
|-
|January 1
|2008
|63,860
|-
|}


==Population==
''2002:''<ref>[http://www.edrc.ro/recensamant.jsp?regiune_id=2140&judet_id=2508&localitate_id=2509 2002 census results]</ref>
''2002:''<ref>[http://www.edrc.ro/recensamant.jsp?regiune_id=2140&judet_id=2508&localitate_id=2509 2002 census results]</ref>


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Note that in the 1910 census, the population of the district around the city was 37,644, including 64.82% Romanians and 33.57% Hungarians<ref>[http://www.talmamedia.com/php/district/district.php?county=Szil%E1gy 1910 census results, Szilágy County]</ref>
Note that in the 1910 census, the population of the district around the city was 37,644, including 64.82% Romanians and 33.57% Hungarians<ref>[http://www.talmamedia.com/php/district/district.php?county=Szil%E1gy 1910 census results, Szilágy County]</ref>

{| class="prettytable"
|- bgcolor=#DDDDDD
| colspan=8 align="center" | '''Zalău confessional structure'''
|- style="background:#efefef" align="center"
|-
| bgcolor="#ABCDEF" align="center" | '''Confession'''
| bgcolor="#ABCDEF" align="center" | '''1930'''<ref>Recensământul general al populaţiei României din 29 Decemvrie 1930, vol. II, pag. 713.</ref>
| bgcolor="#ABCDEF" align="center" | '''2002'''<ref>http://recensamant.referinte.transindex.ro/?pg=3&id=2188</ref>
|-
| [[Reformed Church in Romania]]
| align="right" | 52,41 %
| align="right" | 15,24 %
|-
| [[Greek Catholics]]
| align="right" | 18,98 %
| align="right" | {{0}}3,07 %
|-
| [[Roman Catholics]]
| align="right" | 11,46 %
| align="right" | {{0}}1,72 %
|-
| [[Romanian Orthodox]]
| align="right" | {{0}}6,01 %
| align="right" | 73,29 %
|-
| [[Jews]]
| align="right" | {{0}}5,14 %
| align="right" | <&nbsp;0,1%
|-
| [[Baptists]]
| align="right" | {{0}}0,91 %
| align="right" | {{0}}2,01 %
|-
| [[Penticostals]]
| align="right" | <&nbsp;0,1 %
| align="right" | {{0}}3,29 %
|}


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
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At the end of the 16th century, the town had an independent administrative rule made of 33 elected senators, from whom one of them was the mayor. There were also a notary, an archivist and a treasurer.
At the end of the 16th century, the town had an independent administrative rule made of 33 elected senators, from whom one of them was the mayor. There were also a notary, an archivist and a treasurer.


Mayor Radu Căpâlnaşiu was elected first time in 2004 as member of [[Democratic Party (Romania)|Democratic Party]] and re-elected in 2008 as member of [[National Liberal Party (Romania)|National Liberal Party]]. Formed by 21 members, the Local Council has the following attributes: to approve the local budget, loans, credit transfers and the means of use of the budgetary reserve; it establishes local taxes as well as special taxes; to elect the vice-mayors, to decide on the staff of attendants number.
Formed by 21 members, the Local Council has the following attributes: to approve the local budget, loans, credit transfers and the means of use of the budgetary reserve; it establishes local taxes as well as special taxes; to elect the vice-mayors, to decide on the staff of attendants number.

=== 2008 elections ===
Mayor Radu Căpâlnaşiu was elected first time in 2004 as member of [[Democratic Party (Romania)|Democratic Party]] and re-elected in 2008 as member of [[National Liberal Party (Romania)|National Liberal Party]].

The Zalău Municipal Council, elected in the [[Romanian local election, 2008|2008 local government elections]], is made up of 21 councilors, with the following party composition:

[[File:May 2008 electoral campaign in Zalau.jpg|thumb|left|180px||May 2008 electoral campaign in Zalău]]

{| cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" border="1" class="wikitable"
! style="background:#ccc" | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
! style="background:#ccc" | Party
! style="background:#ccc" | Seats
! style="background:#ccc" colspan="10" | 2008 Zalău Council
|-
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| [[National Liberal Party (Romania)|National Liberal Party]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''9'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
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| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
|-
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| [[Democratic Liberal Party (Romania)|Democratic Liberal Party]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''4'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
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| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| [[Social Democratic Party (Romania)|Social Democratic Party]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''4'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
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|-
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/UDMR}} | &nbsp;
| [[Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''4'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/UDMR}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/UDMR}} | &nbsp;
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|}

=== 2004 elections ===
The Zalău Municipal Council, elected in the [[Romanian local election, 2004|2004 local government elections]], is made up of 21 councilors, with the following party composition:

{| cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" border="1" class="wikitable"
! style="background:#ccc" | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
! style="background:#ccc" | Party
! style="background:#ccc" | Seats
! style="background:#ccc" colspan="10" | 2004 Zalău Council
|-
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| [[National Liberal Party (Romania)|National Liberal Party]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''5'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PNL}} | &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
|-
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| [[Democratic Liberal Party (Romania)|Democratic Party]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''5'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PD}} | &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
|-
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| [[Social Democratic Party (Romania)|Social Democratic Party]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''6'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PSD}} | &nbsp;
|-
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/UDMR}} | &nbsp;
| [[Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''3'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/UDMR}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/UDMR}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/UDMR}} | &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
|-
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PRM}} | &nbsp;
| [[Greater Romania Party]]
| style="text-align: right" | '''2'''
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PRM}} | &nbsp;
| {{Romanian politics/party colours/PRM}} | &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
| &nbsp;
|}


==Sports==
==Sports==
Zalău also had a great handball team, coached by [[Gheorghe Tadici]] until 2006, who is also the head coach of Romania's national handball team.
Zalău also had a great handball team, coached by [[Gheorghe Tadici]] until 2006, who is also the head coach of Romania's national handball team.

== Notable residents ==
* [[Miklós Wesselényi]]
* [[Ady Endre]]
* [[Iuliu Maniu]]

==Sister cities==
*[[Gyula]], {{HUN}}
*[[Szentendre]] {{HUN}}
*[[Haegebostadt]] {{NOR}}
*[[Kvinesdal]] {{NOR}}
*[[Imola]] {{ITA}}
*[[Baia Mare]], {{ROM}}

== Works ==
* János Kovács Kuruc, Zilah vallási életéről, In: Limes, 2000, 3, nr. 1-2, p.138-143.
* Éva Lakóné Hegyi; Wagner, Ernő. A zilahi kalandosok, In: EM, 2001, 63, nr. 1-2, p.30-41.
* Florin Mirgheşiu, Modernitatea Zalăului. In: AMPZ, 2001, 2, nr. 4, p.11-19.
* Moroti, Elisabeta. Scurtă privire istorică asupra dezvoltării economice a oraşului Zalău, In: AMPZ, 2001, 2, nr. 4, p.36-39.
* Municipiul Zalău. Prezentare. In: AMPZ, 2002, 3, nr. 7-8, p.154-161.
* Elena Muscă, Meşteşugari zălăuani şi locul lor în structurile administraţiei publice locale, In: AMP, 2003, 25, p.325-332.
* L. Nicoară; Puşcaş, Angelica. Rolul municipiului Zalău în zona de contact dintre depresiunea Transilvaniei şi Dealurile de Vest, In: Studia geogr., 1999, 44, nr. 1, p.99-112.

== External links ==
* {{ro}} http://www.salaj.insse.ro/main.php
* {{ro}} and {{en}} http://www.insse.ro/cms/files/pdf/ro/cap2.pdf

==References==
{{reflist}}


==Photos==
==Photos==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Interbelic Zalau CoA.png|Interbelic Zalau coat of arms
image:Zilah 025.jpg|Orthodox church
image:Zilah 025.jpg|Orthodox church
image:Zilah 009.jpg|Calvinist church
image:Zilah 009.jpg|Calvinist church
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<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: image:Zilah 017.jpg|Statue of Baron Wesselényi 2. -->
<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: image:Zilah 017.jpg|Statue of Baron Wesselényi 2. -->
image:Zilah 018.jpg|City Hall
image:Zilah 018.jpg|City Hall
image:Zilah 019b.jpg|Catholic Church
image:Zilah 020.jpg|"Silvania" College
image:Zilah 020.jpg|"Silvania" College
image:Zilah 021.jpg|Roman relics
image:Zilah 021.jpg|Roman relics
image:Zilah 022.jpg|Modern Theatre
image:Zilah 022.jpg|Modern Theatre
<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: image:Zilah 023.jpg|"1. December 1918" Square -->
<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: image:Zilah 023.jpg|"1. December 1918" Square -->
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Commons}}
== Works ==
* János Kovács Kuruc, Zilah vallási életéről, In: Limes, 2000, 3, nr. 1-2, p.138-143.
* Éva Lakóné Hegyi; Wagner, Ernő. A zilahi kalandosok, In: EM, 2001, 63, nr. 1-2, p.30-41.
* Florin Mirgheşiu, Modernitatea Zalăului. In: AMPZ, 2001, 2, nr. 4, p.11-19.
* Moroti, Elisabeta. Scurtă privire istorică asupra dezvoltării economice a oraşului Zalău, In: AMPZ, 2001, 2, nr. 4, p.36-39.
* Municipiul Zalău. Prezentare. In: AMPZ, 2002, 3, nr. 7-8, p.154-161.
* Elena Muscă, Meşteşugari zălăuani şi locul lor în structurile administraţiei publice locale, In: AMP, 2003, 25, p.325-332.
* L. Nicoară; Puşcaş, Angelica. Rolul municipiului Zalău în zona de contact dintre depresiunea Transilvaniei şi Dealurile de Vest, In: Studia geogr., 1999, 44, nr. 1, p.99-112.


==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Municipalities and Towns of Sălaj County}}
{{Municipalities and Towns of Sălaj County}}
{{RoJudCapitals}}
{{RoJudCapitals}}

Revision as of 21:07, 8 February 2009

47°11′N 23°3′E / 47.183°N 23.050°E / 47.183; 23.050

Zalău
County seat
File:Zalau skyline.jpg
Coat of arms of Zalău
Coat of arms
Location of Zalău
Location of Zalău
Country Romania
CountySălaj County
StatusCounty seat
Government
 • MayorRadu Căpâlnaşiu (National Liberal Party (Romania))
Area
 • Total90.09 km2 (34.78 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total63,860
 • Density698/km2 (1,810/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Websitehttp://www.zalausj.ro/
Zalău within Sălaj County
Zalău Downtown
The main square in Zalău
The main square in Zalău
Stâna is a part of Zalău
On the 1st of August 1473, Matthias Corvinus certified Zalău as a town, "Oppidum Zilah".
Zalău, 19th century peinture
Statue of Miklós Wesselényi built in 1902 in Zalău by János Fadrusz
Ady Endre attended school in Zalău
Roman relics displayed at Zalău
Reformed church (1904-07)
Former Greek Catholic Church was built in 1934
Măgura Stânii in Stâna
A district in Zalău
Zalău City Hall
The industrial district in Zalău
Wooden church of Stâna (a district of Zalău) built in 1778, transferred to Bic Monastery in 1997

Zalău (Hungarian: Zilah, ‹See Tfd›German: Zillenmarkt or [Waltenberg] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)) is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania. In 2004, its estimated population was 62,900.

Geography

Zalău lies in the Zalău Valley, at the junction of the Apuseni mountains and the Eastern Carpathians, in Sălaj County, at 47°12′N 23°3′E / 47.200°N 23.050°E / 47.200; 23.050. Zalau is situated in the central part of the Sălaj County, in the hydrographic basin of river Zalău at the meeting point of the depression with the same name and the Peak of Meseş.

It neighbours Ţara Maramureşului and the county of Satu Mare, in the northwestern part of the historical region of Transylvania, Romania. It lies along the bank of the small river Zalău, between three narrow valleys in the Meseş mountains. It is the county seat and the largest city in Sălaj County.

With a total surface of 90,09 square km the administrative territory of the county capital includes the locality Stâna situated at south-east from Meseş, in the hydrographic basin of Agrij.

Sights

The most important of the 24 monuments and architectural ensembles catalogued in county capital Zalau are: "Transilvania" (theatre in 1895), the city hall (court and seat of the prefects office in 1889), the roman-catholic church (1878), the reformed church (1904-1907), the Greek Catholic church "Adormirea Maicii Domnului" (1930-1934), the orthodox deanery (built in late 19th century), the Historical Museum (built about 1900 - casino of the artisans fellowship), the primary school "Simion Bărnuţiu" ( girls` school in 1895) and the mathematics-physics high school (reformed college in 1860), all these being valuable urbanistic elements for the historical and cultural patrimony of the land. The famous statuary group "Wesselenyi" (1902) by János Fadrusz and the bust made in the honour of Simion Bărnuţiu by Romul Ladea is worth visiting as well.

Zalău hosts lively pageants each year, including a summer festival "Zalău Days". There is a statue of Baron Wesselényi in the town center; the Tuhutum memorial (both made by János Fadrusz in 1902); the Zalău County Museum of History and Art displays artifacts ranging from neolithic times to modern times, with a focus on the Roman period and hosts works of modern art. There are several churches, including the Calvinist cathedral, which is one of the largest in Transylvania.

History

Zalău is 8 km away from the Roman Castrum of Porolissum historical landmark, a well preserved city with an imposing fortress, an amphitheater, temples, houses and a customs house in the ancient Roman province of Dacia. In medieval times, Zalău was the crossing point between central Europe and Transylvania, along the so-called Salt Route. It became a Principality of Transylvania between 1526-1660. It was also managed by Ottomans between 1660-1692.

The first written confirmation of the existence of the inhabitants is to be found in "Gesta Hungarorum" written by Anonymous. Later, in 1220 Zalau is referred to as Villa Ziloc, Zylac in 1246, Zylah in 1282, Zyloh and opidum Zylah in 1318, Zilain in 1601, Zilahu in 1808, Szilaj-Szilagy in 1839, Szilaju in 1850, and Zilah-Walthenberg-Zalau in 1854. After the Mongolian invasion and the burning of the city in 1241, in the year 1246 Zalau belonged from an administrative point of view to the catholic episcopacy from Oradea and remained like this until 1542 when it becomes part of the Transylvanian Principality. It is important to mention a few significant dates in the history of Zalau that influenced the economical development of the city.

This way in 1473, on the 1st of August, Matthias Corvinus, the King of Hungary and Bohemia, certified Zalău as a town, "Oppidum Zilah", granting the inhabitants of Zalău the privilege of the economic independence, in a period of time when the will of the nobles and the kings was the only criterion to share justice and to rule the state.

Another important date in the development of the locality is 1571, under the reign of prince István Báthory, 1600 under the reign of Mihai Viteazul, and after the annexation of Transylvania to the Habsburg Empire the city goes through an economical decline based on the infusion of western products.

Before the Treaty of Trianon, Zalău was one of the most important urban centers in the region. It had a Reformed, a college (Wesselényi college), a township school for civil service (for boys only), and a national civil school (for girls only). It had the largest hospital in the region and a tax revenue office.[citation needed]

In 1850, its population was 4,294 and, in 1910 -- 8,062 (7,477 Hungarians, 19 Germans, 529 Romanians and 23 belonging to other ethnic groups). By religion, there were 1,333 Roman Catholics, 873 Greek-Catholics, 5,363 members of the Reformed Church, and 415 Jews. The city had 1,427 households, and most of its inhabitants were working in manufacturing. The Reformed church was built in 1246. It is one of the city's oldest buildings and one of the largest in Eastern Europe. In 1711, Charles XII of Sweden rested one night on Király street (now named after Corneliu Coposu).

Between 1892-1896, Ady Endre attended the Protestant school in Zalău. Since 1957, in the front of the school, there is a statue of Ady Endre. In the newsper "Szilágy" from Zalău, Ady Endre published his first poem on March 22, 1896.

The city of Zalău has always been the capital of a county, and in 1876, Zalău became the seat city of the Sălaj County (Hungarian: Szilágy county) Then, Sălaj County was part of Hungary and from 1918 is part of Romania. Since 1979 Zalău has been in the position of a municipality.

It was after 1960s when the city became a regional industrial center for the first time. Industrial corporations like Armatura Zalău, Silcotub Zalău and Silvania Michelin Zalău hired thousands of workers, which also that sparked an increase in population.[citation needed]

In the 1970s with the state expanded housing and high-rises were built around the outside of the city center.

Zalău is connected to European road E81 and the national road DN 1F. A new motorway is being built to connect Zalău to Western Europe. The town has two nationally accredited University colleges, a public library, a museum, an art gallery, three hotels, a motel, and two student hostels.

Population

The population of Zalau went through important evolutions throughout times, and at present the data indicated by the census are the following: 62.927 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view according to the census in 2002 the population had the following structure: 80,90% Romanians, 17,50% Hungarians, 1,40% Roms, 0,07% Germans, 0,003% Jews etc.

Date Year Population[1]
1850 4,294
1880 5,961
1910 8,062
1930 8,340
1941 8,546
1948 11,652
1956 13,378
1966 14,380
1977 31,923
1992 68,404
2002 62,927
July 1 2006 64,123
January 1 2008 63,860

2002:[2]

1992:

1910:

Note that in the 1910 census, the population of the district around the city was 37,644, including 64.82% Romanians and 33.57% Hungarians[4]

Zalău confessional structure
Confession 1930[5] 2002[6]
Reformed Church in Romania 52,41 % 15,24 %
Greek Catholics 18,98 % 03,07 %
Roman Catholics 11,46 % 01,72 %
Romanian Orthodox 06,01 % 73,29 %
Jews 05,14 % < 0,1%
Baptists 00,91 % 02,01 %
Penticostals < 0,1 % 03,29 %

Etymology

The location had various names: "Ziloc" in 1220, "Oppidum Zilah" in 1473, "Zila" in 1601, and "Zilahu" and "Zalahu" in the 19th century, or forms of German toponimy "Waltenberg" and "Zillenmarkt".

Politics

At the end of the 16th century, the town had an independent administrative rule made of 33 elected senators, from whom one of them was the mayor. There were also a notary, an archivist and a treasurer.

Formed by 21 members, the Local Council has the following attributes: to approve the local budget, loans, credit transfers and the means of use of the budgetary reserve; it establishes local taxes as well as special taxes; to elect the vice-mayors, to decide on the staff of attendants number.

2008 elections

Mayor Radu Căpâlnaşiu was elected first time in 2004 as member of Democratic Party and re-elected in 2008 as member of National Liberal Party.

The Zalău Municipal Council, elected in the 2008 local government elections, is made up of 21 councilors, with the following party composition:

May 2008 electoral campaign in Zalău
    Party Seats 2008 Zalău Council
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2004 elections

The Zalău Municipal Council, elected in the 2004 local government elections, is made up of 21 councilors, with the following party composition:

    Party Seats 2004 Zalău Council
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Sports

Zalău also had a great handball team, coached by Gheorghe Tadici until 2006, who is also the head coach of Romania's national handball team.

Notable residents

Sister cities

Works

  • János Kovács Kuruc, Zilah vallási életéről, In: Limes, 2000, 3, nr. 1-2, p.138-143.
  • Éva Lakóné Hegyi; Wagner, Ernő. A zilahi kalandosok, In: EM, 2001, 63, nr. 1-2, p.30-41.
  • Florin Mirgheşiu, Modernitatea Zalăului. In: AMPZ, 2001, 2, nr. 4, p.11-19.
  • Moroti, Elisabeta. Scurtă privire istorică asupra dezvoltării economice a oraşului Zalău, In: AMPZ, 2001, 2, nr. 4, p.36-39.
  • Municipiul Zalău. Prezentare. In: AMPZ, 2002, 3, nr. 7-8, p.154-161.
  • Elena Muscă, Meşteşugari zălăuani şi locul lor în structurile administraţiei publice locale, In: AMP, 2003, 25, p.325-332.
  • L. Nicoară; Puşcaş, Angelica. Rolul municipiului Zalău în zona de contact dintre depresiunea Transilvaniei şi Dealurile de Vest, In: Studia geogr., 1999, 44, nr. 1, p.99-112.

References

  1. ^ National Institute of Statistics, [http://www.insse.ro
  2. ^ 2002 census results
  3. ^ Atlas and Gazetteer of Historic Hungary 1914, Talma Kiadó
  4. ^ 1910 census results, Szilágy County
  5. ^ Recensământul general al populaţiei României din 29 Decemvrie 1930, vol. II, pag. 713.
  6. ^ http://recensamant.referinte.transindex.ro/?pg=3&id=2188

Photos

  • Interbelic Zalau coat of arms
    Interbelic Zalau coat of arms
  • Orthodox church
    Orthodox church
  • Calvinist church
    Calvinist church
  • Calvinist church
    Calvinist church
  • City Hall
    City Hall
  • "Silvania" College
    "Silvania" College
  • Roman relics
    Roman relics
  • Modern Theatre
    Modern Theatre
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