Oarța de Jos

Oarța de Jos (Hungarian: Alsóvárca) is a commune in Maramureș County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Oarța de Jos, Oarța de Sus (Felsővárca), and Orțița (Középvárca).

Oarța de Jos
Wooden church in Orțița
Wooden church in Orțița
Location in Maramureș County
Location in Maramureș County
Oarța de Jos is located in Romania
Oarța de Jos
Oarța de Jos
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°27′N 23°8′E
CountryRomania
CountyMaramureș
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Bogdan Pop[1] (CMM)
Area
31.32 km2 (12.09 sq mi)
Highest elevation
280 m (920 ft)
Lowest elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[2]
1,243
  Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.MM
Websiteoartadejos.ro

The commune is located in the southwestern part of the county, at a distance of 54 km (34 mi) from the county seat, Baia Mare, and 20 km (12 mi) from Cehu Silvaniei. The river Oarța flows through the commune's three villages.

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