Vadu Moților

Vadu Moților (German: Goldenau; Hungarian: Aranyosvágás) is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 1,558, and is composed of twelve villages: Bodești, Burzești, Dealu Frumos, Lăzești, Necșești, Poduri-Bricești, Popeștii de Jos, Popeștii de Sus, Tomuțești, Toțești, Vadu Moților, and Vâltori. Until January 1, 1965, both the commune and the village of Vadu Moților were named Secătura.

Vadu Moților
Commune
Vadu Moților village
Vadu Moților village
Location in Alba County
Location in Alba County
Vadu Moților is located in Romania
Vadu Moților
Vadu Moților
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°24′N 22°58′E
CountryRomania
CountyAlba
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Nicolae Lazea (PNL)
Area
32.14 km2 (12.41 sq mi)
Elevation
731 m (2,398 ft)
Highest elevation
1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
1,187
 • Density37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
517795
Vehicle reg.AB
Websitevadumotilor.ro

The commune belongs to the Țara Moților ethnogeographical region. It is nestled within the Apuseni Mountains, between the Bihor Mountains to the west and Muntele Mare to the east.

Vadu Moților lies on the banks of the river Arieșul Mare, at the confluence with its tributary, the river Neagra. It is located in the northwestern corner of Alba County, at a distance of 12 km (7.5 mi) from the town of Câmpeni and 92 km (57 mi) from the county seat, Alba Iulia.

References
  1. "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
Greek Catholic church in Vadu Moților village, built in 1893
Wooden church in Lăzești
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