Crasna, Sălaj

Crasna or Kraszna (Romanian: Crasna; Hungarian: Kraszna) is a commune in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It lies 14 km northwest of Zalău and 11 km southeast of Șimleu Silvaniei, on the river Crasna. It is composed of four villages: Crasna, Huseni (Krasznahosszúaszó), Marin (Máron) and Ratin (Ráton).

Crasna
Kraszna
Reformed Church in Crasna
Reformed Church in Crasna
Location in Sălaj County
Location in Sălaj County
Crasna is located in Romania
Crasna
Crasna
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°9′36″N 22°52′29″E
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
  Mayor (20202024) István Kovács[1] (UDMR)
Area
67.12 km2 (25.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[2]
6,485
  Density97/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
457085
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websiteprimariacrasna.ro

History

Its name originates from the Slavic word krasna, meaning "beautiful". The village was first mentioned in 1213, as Karasna. It had a castle which was still inhabited in the 17th century. It was the county seat of the historical Kraszna county of the Kingdom of Hungary until 1876. Later it belonged to the Kraszna district of Szilágy County until the Treaty of Trianon, which gave it to Romania.

Population

Sights to see

  • Reformed church, built in the late 14th century; with 4 spires and a painted sunken panel ceiling which was made in the 17th century.[3]
  • Reformed Church in Ratin
  • Orthodox Church in Crasna
  • Greek Catholic Church in Marin
  • Lake Vârșolț

References

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