Hârseni

Hârseni
St. Nicholas Church in Mărgineni
Location within Brașov County
Hârseni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°45′N 25°1′E / 45.750°N 25.017°E / 45.750; 25.017
CountryRomania
CountyBrașov
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Daniel Dâmboiu[2] (PNL)
Area
151.43 km2 (58.47 sq mi)
Elevation
510 m (1,670 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,508
 • Density16.56/km2 (42.90/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
507090
Area code+(40) 02 68
Vehicle reg.BV
Websitewww.primariaharseni.ro

Hârseni (German: Scharkan; Hungarian: Herszény) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Copăcel (Kopacsel), Hârseni, Măliniș (Malinis), Mărgineni (Marginen), and Sebeș (Sebes).

The commune is located in Țara Făgărașului, in the western part of the county, 15 km (9.3 mi) south-east of Făgăraș. It is traversed south to north by the Sebeș River, a left tributary of the Olt River.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1850 3,409—    
1900 3,767+10.5%
2002 2,260−40.0%
2011 2,103−6.9%
2021 2,508+19.3%
Source: Census data

Natives

References

  1. ^ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics.
  2. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.