Chieșd

Chieșd (Hungarian: Szilágykövesd) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Chieșd, Colonia Sighetu Silvaniei (Szilágyszigettelep) and Sighetu Silvaniei (Szilágysziget).

Chieșd
Commune
Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei
Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei
Location in Sălaj County
Location in Sălaj County
Chieșd is located in Romania
Chieșd
Chieșd
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°22′59″N 22°53′18″E
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Leontin Chiș[1] (PSD)
Area
43.42 km2 (16.76 sq mi)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[2]
2,420
 • Density56/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.primariachiesd.ro

Sights
  • Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei, built in the 17th century (1632), historic monument[3]
  • Wooden Church in Chieșd, built in the 18th century, historic monument[4]

References
  1. "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei, Sălaj County, retrieved on May 10, 2012
  4. welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Chieșd, retrieved on May 10, 2012
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