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 / 47.38306°N 22.88833°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sălaj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Leontin Chiș[1] (PSD) |
| Area | 43.42 km2 (16.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,271 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | SJ |
| Website | www |
Sights
edit- Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei, built in the 17th century (1632), historic monument[3]
- Wooden Church in Chieșd, built in the 18th century, historic monument[4]
References
edit- ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
- ^ 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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