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Zimbor

Zimbor is a commune located in Sălaj County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Chendremal (Kendermál), Dolu (Almásdál), Sutoru (Zutor), Sâncraiu Almașului (Topaszentkirály) and Zimbor. It is situated in the historical region of Transylvania.

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Zimbor
Commune
Wooden Church in Zimbor, historic monument
Wooden Church in Zimbor, historic monument
Location in Sălaj County
Location in Sălaj County
Zimbor
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°00′08″N 23°15′48″E / 47.00222°N 23.26333°E / 47.00222; 23.26333
CountryRomania
CountySălaj
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Gabriel Mureșan2 (PNL)
Area
74.80 km2 (28.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)1
938
 • Density12.5/km2 (32.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Vehicle reg.SJ
Websitewww.comunazimbor.ro

Zimbor (Hungarian: Magyarzsombor) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Chendremal (Kendermál), Dolu (Almásdál), Sutoru (Zutor), Sâncraiu Almașului (Topaszentkirály) and Zimbor. It is situated in the historical region of Transylvania.

Sights

  • Wooden Church in Zimbor, built in the 17th century, historic monument3
  • Wooden Church in Chendremal, built in the 19th century (1851)4
  • Zsombory Castle in Zimbor, built in the 19th century, historic monument5
  • Optatiana, castra in the Roman province of Dacia
References

References

  1. "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.
  2. "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  3. welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Zimbor, Sălaj County; retrieved on May 24, 2012
  4. welcometoromania.ro - Wooden Church in Chendremal; retrieved on May 24, 2012
  5. Zsombory_e.htm welcometoromania.ro - Zimbor, Zsombory castle; retrieved on May 24, 2012