Băița, Hunedoara
Băița (Hungarian: Boica, German: Pernseifen) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of eleven villages: Barbura (Bárbura), Băița, Căinelu de Sus (Felsőkajanel), Crăciunești (Krecsunesd), Fizeș (Füzesd), Hărțăgani (Hercegány), Lunca (Nyavajásfalva), Ormindea (Ormingya), Peștera (Pestyere), Săliște (Szelistye), and Trestia (Tresztia).
Băița | |
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View of Hărțăgani | |
Coat of arms | |
Location in Hunedoara County | |
Băița Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°01′48″N 22°53′31″E / 46.030°N 22.892°ECoordinates: 46°01′48″N 22°53′31″E / 46.030°N 22.892°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Damian Diniș (PSD) |
| Area | 111.4 km2 (43.0 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | 3,712 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (86/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 337045 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 54 |
| Vehicle reg. | HD |
| Website | baita |
The commune is situated in the northern part of the county, at the foot of the Metaliferi Mountains. It is dominated by the Setraș Peak, with an altitude of 1,084 m (3,556 ft), and other hay-like peaks which provide evidence of volcanic eruptions in the area.[2]
Băița is located at a distance of 24 km (15 mi) from Deva and 21 km (13 mi) from Brad. It borders the following communes: Crișcior and Bucureșci to the north, Balșa and Certeju de Sus to the east, Șoimuș to the south, and Vălișoara to the west. It is crossed by county road DJ706A, which runs from Șoimuș to Vălișoara.[2]
References
- ^ "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
- ^ a b "Localizare". baita.ro (in Romanian). Băița townhall. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
Church of the Annunciation in Băița
Între Piatră, Crăciunești
Wooden church in Hărțăgani
Church of the Annunciation in Ormindea