Zagon
Zagon (Hungarian: Zágon, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈzaːɡon]) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania composed of two villages: Păpăuți (Papolc) and Zagon.
Zagon
Zágon | |
|---|---|
 Mikes-Szentkereszty manor-house | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Covasna County | |
  Zagon Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°46′N 26°7′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Covasna |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Augustin Kiss[1] (UDMR) |
| Area | 34.51 km2 (13.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 517 m (1,696 ft) |
| Population (2011-10-31)[2] | 5,282 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 527185 |
| Vehicle reg. | CV |
| Website | comunazagon |
The commune is located in the southeastern part of the county, on the border with Buzău County, 15 km (9.3 mi) south of the town of Covasna and 40 km (25 mi) east of the county seat, Sfântu Gheorghe. It lies on the banks of the river Zagon, at the foot of the Vrancea Mountains.
History
The locality formed part of the Székely Land region of the historical Transylvania province. From 1876 until 1920, the village belonged to the Háromszék County of the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Treaty of Trianon, it became part of Romania.
Demographics
The commune is ethnically mixed with a Hungarian majority. According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 5,185, of which 51.3% or 2,662 are Székely Hungarians. Ethnic Romanians account for 48.6% (2,519) of the population. It is the birthplace of Kelemen Mikes, a well-known Hungarian political figure and essayist and Ecaterina Szabo, gold medalist gymnast at the 1984 Olympics.
References
- "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
