Bârghiș
Commune in Sibiu, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the river in Sibiu County, see Bârghiș (river).
Bârghiș (German: Bürgisch; Hungarian: Bürkös) is a commune in the northern part of Sibiu County. It is situated in central Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania. The commune is composed of six villages: Apoș, Bârghiș, Ighișu Vechi, Pelișor, Vecerd, and Zlagna. Pelișor and Zlagna have fortified churches.
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Coordinates: 45°58′48″N 24°31′48″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Sibiu |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Ștefan Șulumberchean[1] (PNL) |
Area | 99.9 km2 (38.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 446 m (1,463 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 1,894 |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 557035 |
Area code | +40 x59 |
Vehicle reg. | SB |
Website | www |
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The commune is located on the Transylvanian Plateau, in the northeastern part of Sibiu County, about 50 km (31 mi) from the county seat, Sibiu. It lies on the banks of the rivers Bârghiș and Zlagna, both affluents of the Hârtibaciu.
At the 2011 census, 86.4% of inhabitants were Romanians, 5.9% Roma, 5.2% Hungarians, and 0.7% Germans.