Bogdand

Bogdand (Hungarian: Bogdánd; Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈboɡdaːnd]) is a commune in Satu Mare County in Crișana, Romania. In 2011, it had a population of 2,872; out of them, 57% were Hungarian, 36% were Romanian, and 5% were Roma.[2]

Bogdand
Bogdánd
Wooden in church in Corund
Wooden in church in Corund
Location in Satu Mare County
Location in Satu Mare County
Bogdand is located in Romania
Bogdand
Bogdand
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°24′55″N 22°55′48″E
CountryRomania
CountySatu Mare
SubdivisionsBogdand, Corund, Ser, Babța
Area
82.94 km2 (32.02 sq mi)
Elevation
163 m (535 ft)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[1]
2,872
  Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
447060
Vehicle reg.SM
Websitewww.primariabogdand.ro

The commune is composed of four villages:

in Romanian in Hungarian
Babța Bábca
Bogdand Bogdánd
Corund Szilágykorond
Ser Szér

Tourist attractions

The most significant local tourist attractions are:

  • The Sipos László Hungarian Museum in Bogdand village.
  • The Holy Archangels wooden church in Corund village, built in 1723.
  • The Reformed Church in Ser village.

References

  • D. Oltean, K. Imola, S. Vasile, N. Bledea: Ghidul Muzeului Maghiar Bogdand, Ministerul Culturii, Direcția pentru Miorități Naționale
Reformed Calvinist church in Bogdand
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