Ghelința
Ghelința (Hungarian: Gelence, [ˈɡɛlɛntsɛ]; German: Gälänz) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ghelința and Harale (Haraly).
Ghelința Gelence | |
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![]() Saint Emeric of Hungary Church | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
![]() Location in Covasna County | |
![]() ![]() Ghelința Location in Romania | |
Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E | |
Country | ![]() |
County | Covasna |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tibor Szakács (UDMR) |
Population (2011)[1] | 4,815 |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | CV |
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 - Interior
St. Emeric Church - Ceiling panels
St. Emeric Church - Mural
St. Emeric Church - Harale Catholic Church
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References
- "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
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