Csíkszék
Csíkszék (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈt͡ʃiːkseːk]) was one of the Székely seats in the historical Székely Land.
| Csíkszék | |
|---|---|
| Seat of the Székely Land | |
| 11th century–1876 | |
| Capital | Csíksomlyó |
| Population | |
• 1867 | 111,237 |
| History | |
• Settlement of the Székelys | 11th century |
• Administrative reform of the Kingdom of Hungary | 1876 |
| Today part of | Romania |
| Șumuleu Ciuc is the current name of the capital. | |
It administered two sub-seats (Hungarian: fiúszék, Latin: sedes filialis), namely Gyergyószék and Kászonszék. It was divided on the natural borders of the region, as the main territory of Csíkszék lay in the valley of the Olt River, Gyergyószék lay in the valley of the Maros river, while Kászonszék lay in the valley of the Kászon river.
Population
The religious composition of Csíkszék's population in 1867 was as follows:
- Roman Catholic: 96,525
- Greek Catholic: 13,028
- Eastern Orthodox: 17
- Others: 1.667
- Total: 111,237
Gallery
The Franciscan Church and Monastery in Csíksomlyó
The Guildhall of Csíkszék in Csíksomlyó
The castle of Csíkszereda
People of Csíkszék in traditional costumes
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References
- Orbán, Balázs (1868). A Székelyföld leírása. Pest: Panda és Frohna Könyvnyomdája.
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