Coordinates: 46°33′N 21°51′E / 46.550°N 21.850°E / 46.550; 21.850

Cermei

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Cermei
Location in Arad County
Location in Arad County
Cermei is located in Romania
Cermei
Cermei
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°33′N 21°51′E / 46.550°N 21.850°E / 46.550; 21.850
CountryRomania
CountyArad
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,537
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.AR

Cermei (Hungarian: Csermő, ‹See Tfd›German: Tschermei) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, situated in the Teuz Plateau, in the basin of the river Sartiș. It is composed of three villages: Avram Iancu (Püspökpuszta), Cermei (situated at 67 km from Arad) and Șomoșcheș (Somoskeszi).

Population

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According to the 2021 Romanian census, the population of the commune counts 2,856 inhabitants, out of which 87.5% are Romanians, 6.9% Hungarians, 4.6% Roms, 0.5% Germans and 0.5% are of other or undeclared nationalities.

History

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The first documentary record of the locality Cermei dates back to 1429. Avram Iancu was mentioned in documents in 1828, while Șomoșcheș in 1332.

Economy

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The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, both component sectors are well-developed.

References

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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.