Covasna
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For other uses, see Covasna (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Cobasna, a town in Moldova controlled by Transnistria.
Covasna (Romanian pronunciation: [koˈvasna] ⓘ, Hungarian: Kovászna, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkovaːsnɒ] ⓘ, German: Kowasna) is a town in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania, at an altitude of 550–600 m (1,800–1,970 ft). It is known for its natural mineral waters and mofettas.
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Covasna
Kovászna | |
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Coordinates: 45°50′57″N 26°11′7″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Covasna |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | József Gyerő[1] (UDMR) |
Area | 155.11 km2 (59.89 sq mi) |
Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
Highest elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 9,208 |
• Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 525200 |
Area code | (+40) 02 67 |
Vehicle reg. | CV |
Website | www |
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The town administers one village, Chiuruș (Hungarian: Csomakőrös). The village has a population of 451 and has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority.
Before Orbaiszék merged with Sepsiszék and Kézdiszék to create Háromszék County, in 1876, Covasna was the capital village of Orbaiszék.