Bogdand

Bogdand (Hungarian: Bogdánd; Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈboɡdaːnd]) is a commune in Satu Mare County in Crișana, Romania. In 2011, it had a population of 2,872; out of them, 57% were Hungarian, 36% were Romanian, and 5% were Roma.[2]

Bogdand
Bogdánd
Wooden in church in Corund
Location in Satu Mare County
Bogdand
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°24′55″N 22°55′48″E
CountryRomania
CountySatu Mare
SubdivisionsBogdand, Corund, Ser, Babța
Area
82.94 km2 (32.02 sq mi)
Elevation
163 m (535 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
2,872
  Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
447060
Vehicle reg.SM
Websitewww.primariabogdand.ro

The commune is composed of four villages:

in Romanian in Hungarian
Babța Bábca
Bogdand Bogdánd
Corund Szilágykorond
Ser Szér

Tourist attractions

The most significant local tourist attractions are:

  • The Sipos László Hungarian Museum in Bogdand village.
  • The Holy Archangels wooden church in Corund village, built in 1723.
  • The Reformed Church in Ser village.

References

  • D. Oltean, K. Imola, S. Vasile, N. Bledea: Ghidul Muzeului Maghiar Bogdand, Ministerul Culturii, Direcția pentru Miorități Naționale
Reformed Calvinist church in Bogdand
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