Turia, Covasna
Turia (Hungarian: Torja, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈtorjɒ]) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania composed of two villages:
- Alungeni / Futásfalva
- Turia / Torja
Turia Torja | |
|---|---|
 Steeple of Torja by Béla Tarcsay | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Covasna County | |
  Turia Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°2′N 26°3′E | |
| Country |  |
| County | Covasna |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Attila Daragus (UDMR) |
| Population (2011)[1] | 4,027 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | CV |
History
It formed part of the Székely Land region of the historical Transylvania province. From 1876 until 1918, the village belonged to the Háromszék County of the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Treaty of Trianon of 1920, it became part of Romania.
Demographics
The commune has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority. According to the 2011 Census it has a population of 4,053 of which 98.84% or 4,006 are Hungarian.
Point of interests
The smelly cave (mofetta) of Torja
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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