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For the village in Harghita County, see Lupeni, Harghita. Commune in Alba, Romania
Sâncel
Commune
Orthodox church in PănadeOrthodox church in Pănade
Coat of arms of SâncelCoat of arms
Location in Alba CountyLocation in Alba County
Sâncel is located in RomaniaSâncelSâncelLocation in Romania
Coordinates: 46°12′N 23°57′E / 46.200°N 23.950°E / 46.200; 23.950
CountryRomania
CountyAlba
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Ilie Frățilă (PNL)
Area50.95 km (19.67 sq mi)
Elevation270 m (890 ft)
Population2,255
 • Density44/km (110/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code517660
Area code(+40) 02 58
Vehicle reg.AB
Websitewww.primariasincel.ro

Sâncel (German: Schinern; Hungarian: Szancsal) is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 2,255 as of 2021 and is composed of three villages: Iclod (Küküllőiklód), Pănade (Pánád), and Sâncel.

Geography

The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, in the northeastern part of the county, 4 km (2.5 mi) from the city of Blaj and 43 km (27 mi) from the county seat, Alba Iulia. It lies at an altitude of 270 m (890 ft), on the banks of the river Târnava Mică.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18502,778—    
19103,296+18.6%
19563,924+19.1%
20022,790−28.9%
20112,411−13.6%
20212,255−6.5%
Source: Census data

At the 2021 census, the commune had a population of 2,255, of which 80.98% were Romanians and 7.67% Roma.

Natives

References

  1. "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  2. "Populația rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (in Romanian). INSSE. 31 May 2023.
  • Church in Sâncel Church in Sâncel
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