Chisindia
Chisindia | |
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 Location in Arad County | |
  Chisindia Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°17′N 22°6′E / 46.283°N 22.100°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Arad |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,146 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | AR |
Chisindia (Hungarian: Keszend) is a commune in Arad County, Romania.Chisindia lies in the southern part of the Sebiș Basin, at the foot of the Cuedului Hills, and it has a surface of 12928 ha. It is composed of three villages: Chisindia (situated at 92 km from Arad), Păiușeni (Pajzs) and Văsoaia (Vészalja).
Population[edit]
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1580 inhabitants, out of which 98.2% are Romanians, 0.1% Hungarians, 1.5% Roms and 0.2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
History[edit]
The first documentary record of the locality Chisindia dates back to 1349. Păiușeni was mentioned in documents in 1574, while Văsoaia in 1574.
Economy[edit]
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, both component sectors are well-developed.
References[edit]
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