Aleșd
| Aleşd | ||
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| Town | ||
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Aleșd Hospital, former Batthyany-Bethlen Castle | ||
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 Location of Aleşd | ||
| Coordinates: 47°3′26″N 22°23′49″E / 47.05722°N 22.39694°ECoordinates: 47°3′26″N 22°23′49″E / 47.05722°N 22.39694°E | ||
| Country |
 Romania | |
| County | Bihor County | |
| Status | Town | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Zeno Ţipţer (National Liberal Party) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 71.95 km2 (27.78 sq mi) | |
| Population (2002) | ||
| • Total | 10,415 | |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Aleşd (Romanian pronunciation: [aˈleʃd]; Hungarian: Élesd) is a town in Bihor County, western Romania. It is located in the east of the county, near the border with Cluj County.
Geography
Aleşd is located on the main railway line between Oradea and Bucharest. Consequently, it is served by frequent rapid and intercity (IC) trains from Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Arad and Timişoara.
History
After break-up of Austria-Hungary in 1918/1920, the town became part of Romania. As a result of the Second Vienna Award, it has been returned to Hungary between 1940 and 1945.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1977 | 9,608 | — |
| 1992 | 10,920 | +13.7% |
| 2002 | 10,852 | −0.6% |
| 2011 | 9,619 | −11.4% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Aleşd has a population of 9,619 (2011 census), made up of Romanians (63.9%), Hungarians (16.04%), Roma (12.73%), Slovaks (6.59%), and others (0.42%).[1] It administers three villages: Pădurea Neagră (Feketeerdő), Peştiş (Sólyomkőpestes) and Tinăud (Tinód).
Notable residents
Miklós Radnóti served his labor draft during World War II in Aleșd.
Gallery
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Reformed church
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Orthodox church
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Roman Catholic church
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Greek Catholic church
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Baptist prayer hall
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The old Erzsebet Hotel
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Létai-house.jpg
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Train station
References
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