Șicula
Commune in Arad, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the genus of grasshoppers, see Sicula (grasshopper)
Șicula (Hungarian: Sikula) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Chereluș (Kerülős), Gurba (Garba), and Șicula.
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Șicula | |
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Coordinates: 46°26′N 21°45′E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Arad |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Mircea Adrian Danciu[1] (PSD) |
Area | 131.3 km2 (50.7 sq mi) |
Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 4,002 |
• Density | 30/km2 (79/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 317325 |
Area code | (+40) 02 57 |
Vehicle reg. | AR |
Website | sicula |
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The commune is situated on the southern part of the Teuz Plateau, and is traversed by the Crișul Alb and Teuz rivers. Șicula stretches over 13,130 ha (50.7 sq mi). It is a significant road junction of Arad County, located 51 km (32 mi) from the county capital, Arad. The Crișul Alb Valley is well-known for its rich flora and fauna.