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Ghelința

Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E / 45.950°N 26.233°E / 45.950; 26.233
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For the river in Covasna County, see Ghelința (river).
Ghelința
Gelence
Commune
Saint Emeric of Hungary Church
Saint Emeric of Hungary Church
Coat of arms of Ghelința
Coat of arms
Location in Covasna County
Location in Covasna County
Ghelința is located in Romania
Ghelința
Ghelința
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E / 45.950°N 26.233°E / 45.950; 26.233
CountryRomania
CountyCovasna
Government
 • MayorTibor Szakács (UDMR)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
4,917
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.CV

Ghelința (Template:Lang-hu, [ˈɡɛlɛntsɛ]; German: Gälänz) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ghelința and Harale (Haraly).

It formed part of the Székely Land, ethno-cultural region of the historical Transylvania province.

Demographics

The commune has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority. According to the 2002 census, it has a population of 4,774 of which 98.49% or 4,702 are Székely Hungarian.

Tourist attraction

The St. Emeric Catholic Church with its 13th century murals is the main tourist attraction of the village.

  • 13th century mural St. Emeric Church
    13th century mural
    St. Emeric Church
  • Interior St. Emeric Church
    Interior
    St. Emeric Church
  • Ceiling panels St. Emeric Church
    Ceiling panels
    St. Emeric Church
  • Mural St. Emeric Church
    Mural
    St. Emeric Church
  • Harale Catholic Church
    Harale Catholic Church

References

  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
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