Nocrich (German: Leschkirch; Transylvanian Saxon: Leuskyrch; Hungarian: Újegyház) is a commune in Sibiu County, Romania, in the region of Transylvania. The commune is situated between Agnita and Sibiu. It is composed of five villages: Fofeldea, Ghijasa de Jos, Hosman, Nocrich and Țichindeal. Nocrich and Hosman have fortified churches.
Nocrich | |
|---|---|
 Hosman fortified church | |
 Location in Sibiu County | |
  Nocrich Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°53′44″N 24°27′19″E / 45.89556°N 24.45528°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sibiu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Adrian Mușoaie[1] (PSD) |
| Area | 112.59 km2 (43.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 3,188 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 557165 |
| Vehicle reg. | SB |
| Website | www |
It is the site of the St. Ladislaus Baroque church (with many surviving Romanesque elements, dating from previous buildings).
History
editIn 1910, the Agnita to Sibiu railway line was completed with stations at Nocrich, Țichindeal and Hosman. However, the line was closed in 2001. An active restoration group has since been formed aiming to restore the entire line to working condition.[3]
| In Romanian | In German | In Hungarian |
|---|---|---|
| Fofeldea | Hochfeld | Fófeld |
| Ghijasa de Jos | Untergesäß | Alsógezés |
| Hosman | Holzmengen | Holcmány |
| Nocrich | Leschkirch | Újegyház |
| Țichindeal | Ziegenthal | Cikendál |
People
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Hosman and its fortified church. -
The fortified church of Nocrich
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.
- ^ "Sibiu Agnita Railway Group". Retrieved 2 December 2015.