Chieșd
Chieșd (Hungarian: Szilágykövesd) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Chieșd, Colonia Sighetu Silvaniei (Szilágyszigettelep) and Sighetu Silvaniei (Szilágysziget).
Chieșd | |
|---|---|
 Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei | |
 Location in Sălaj County | |
  Chieșd Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°22′59″N 22°53′18″E | |
| Country |  |
| County | Sălaj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leontin Chis (PSD) |
| Area | 43.42 km2 (16.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | 2,420 |
| • Density | 56/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | SJ |
| Website | www.primariachiesd.ro |
Sights
- Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei, built in the 17th century (1632), historic monument[2]
- Wooden Church in Chieșd, built in the 18th century, historic monument[3]
References
- "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei, Sălaj County, retrieved on May 10, 2012
- welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Chieșd, retrieved on May 10, 2012
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