Chieșd

Chieșd
Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei
Location in Sălaj County
Chieșd
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°22′59″N 22°53′18″E / 47.38306°N 22.88833°E / 47.38306; 22.88833
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Leontin Chiș[2] (PSD)
Area
43.42 km2 (16.76 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,271
 • Density52.30/km2 (135.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.primariachiesd.ro

Chieșd (Hungarian: Szilágykövesd) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Chieșd, Colonia Sighetu Silvaniei (Szilágyszigettelep) and Sighetu Silvaniei (Szilágysziget).

Sights

  • Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei, built in the 17th century (1632), historic monument[3]
  • Wooden Church in Chieșd, built in the 18th century, historic monument[4]

References

  1. ^ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics.
  2. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  3. ^ welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Sighetu Silvaniei, Sălaj County, retrieved on May 10, 2012
  4. ^ welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Chieșd, retrieved on May 10, 2012