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).

For the river in Covasna County, see Ghelința (river).
Ghelința

Gelence
Commune
Coat of arms
Location in Covasna County
Ghelința
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E
Country Romania
CountyCovasna
Government
 • MayorTibor Szakács (UDMR)
Population
 (2011)[1]
4,815
Time zoneEET/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

References
  1. "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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