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Marpod
Commune in Sibiu, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the river in Sibiu County, see Marpod (river).
Marpod (German: Marpod; Hungarian: Márpod) is a commune located in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ilimbav (Eulenbach; Illenbák) and Marpod.
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Coordinates: 45°52′N 24°30′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Sibiu |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Sebastian-Toader Dotcoș (PNL) |
Area | 41.91 km2 (16.18 sq mi) |
Elevation | 442 m (1,450 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 982 |
• Density | 23/km2 (61/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 557135 |
Area code | +(40) 269 |
Vehicle reg. | SB |
Website | www |
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The commune is located in the eastern part of the county, 34 km (21 mi) from the county seat, Sibiu, and 58 km (36 mi) from Făgăraș. The river Marpod flows through both Ilimbav and Marpod villages.
The first underground gas storage facility in Romania was built in 1958 at Ilimbav.[2]