Iernut

Iernut (Hungarian: Radnót, pronounced [ˈrɒdnoːt]) is a town in Mureș County, central Transylvania, Romania. It administers eight villages: Cipău (Maroscsapó), Deag (Marosdég), Lechința (Maroslekence), Oarba de Mureș (Marosorbó), Porumbac (Porumbáktanya), Racameț (Józseftanya), Sălcud (Szélkút), and Sfântu Gheorghe (Csapószentgyörgy). It officially became a town in 1989, as a result of the Romanian rural systematization program.

Iernut
Reformed church, begun in 1486.
Reformed church, begun in 1486.
Coat of arms of Iernut
Location in Mureș County
Location in Mureș County
Iernut is located in Romania
Iernut
Iernut
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°27′13″N 24°14′0″E
CountryRomania
CountyMureș
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Ioan Nicoară[1] (PNL)
Area
106.36 km2 (41.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
8,473
  Density80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.MS
Websitewww.primariaiernut.ro

The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau. It lies on the banks of the Mureș River; the Lechința River discharges into the Mureș here.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1992 9,719    
2002 9,833+1.2%
2011 8,373−14.8%
Source: Census data

The 2011 census revealed the following demographic data:[3]

  • Romanians (76.55%)
  • Hungarians (13.36%)
  • Roma (9.84%)
  • others (0.18%)

Main sights

  • The Reformed church (built between 1486 and 1593);
  • Kornis-Rakóczi-Bethlen Castle (built in 1545);
  • The two lakes near the city;
  • Mureș River;
  • Lupoaica;
  • Old Buildings.

References


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