Șamșud

Șamșud (Hungarian: Szilágysámson) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Șamșud and Valea Pomilor (Mocirla until 1956; Mocsolya).

Șamșud
Szilágysámson
Location in Sălaj County
Location in Sălaj County
Șamșud is located in Romania
Șamșud
Șamșud
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°20′45″N 22°57′12″E
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Zoltán Banto[1] (UDMR)
Area
29.23 km2 (11.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[2]
1,723
  Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitesamsud.ro

The Șamșud gas field lies within the perimeter of the commune.

Demographics

In 2011, it had a population of 1,723; out of them, 91.7% were Hungarian, 4.9% were Roma, and 1.6% were Romanian.[3]

Sights

  • Orthodox church in Șamșud, built in the 19th century (1885), historic monument[4]
  • Reformed church in Șamșud, built in the 17th century
  • Reformed church in Valea Pomilor, completed in 1794

References

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