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|type = commune |
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|county = Sălaj |
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|population_total = auto |
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|map_caption = Location in Sălaj County |
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|name = Valcău de Jos |
|name = Valcău de Jos |
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|other_name=Alsóvalkó |
|other_name = Alsóvalkó |
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|image_map = Valcau de Jos jud Salaj.png |
|image_map = Valcau de Jos jud Salaj.png |
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|leader_name = Ioan Roșan<ref>{{cite web |url=https://prezenta.roaep.ro/locale27092020/romania-pv-final |title=Results of the 2020 local elections |publisher=Central Electoral Bureau |access-date=14 June 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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|leader_party = PNL |
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|leader_term = 2020–2024 |
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|coordinates = {{coord|47|07|40|N|22|44|20|E|region:RO|display=it}} |
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|website = {{url|http://www.primariavalcaudejos.ro}} |
|website = {{url|http://www.primariavalcaudejos.ro}} |
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Its name comes from the [[Slavic languages|Slavic]] word ''vlk'' ("wolf"). Its Hungarian name ''Alsóvalkó'' means "Lower Valkó"; before 1899 it was called ''Magyarvalkó.'' ''Felsővalkó'' ("Upper Valkó") is now Valcău de Sus. Its castle was built in the late 13th century, and was unlawfully occupied by Dezső Elefánti in 1312. King [[Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor|Sigismund of Luxemburg]] laid siege to it in 1404. In 1665 the [[Military of the Ottoman Empire|Ottoman army]] destroyed it and it was not rebuilt again. |
Its name comes from the [[Slavic languages|Slavic]] word ''vlk'' ("wolf"). Its Hungarian name ''Alsóvalkó'' means "Lower Valkó"; before 1899 it was called ''Magyarvalkó.'' ''Felsővalkó'' ("Upper Valkó") is now Valcău de Sus. Its castle was built in the late 13th century, and was unlawfully occupied by Dezső Elefánti in 1312. King [[Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor|Sigismund of Luxemburg]] laid siege to it in 1404. In 1665 the [[Military of the Ottoman Empire|Ottoman army]] destroyed it and it was not rebuilt again. |
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==Population== |
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In 1910 the village had 900 residents, with a Romanian majority and a significant Hungarian minority. |
In 1910 the village had 900 residents, with a Romanian majority and a significant Hungarian minority. |
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In 2002 the commune of which Valcău de Jos is the administrative center had 3302 inhabitants: |
In 2002 the commune of which Valcău de Jos is the administrative center had 3302 inhabitants: 2,909 Romanians, 287 Roma, 105 Hungarians, and one Slovak. |
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==Natives== |
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==Sights== |
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* Reformed Church in Valcău de Jos, built in the 19th century (1896), historic monument<ref>[http://www.welcometoromania.ro/DN1h/DN1h_Valcau_de_Jos_Biserica_Reformata_r.htm welcometoromania.ro - Reformed Church in Valcău de Jos, Sălaj County]; retrieved on May 23, 2012</ref> |
* Reformed Church in Valcău de Jos, built in the 19th century (1896), historic monument<ref>[http://www.welcometoromania.ro/DN1h/DN1h_Valcau_de_Jos_Biserica_Reformata_r.htm welcometoromania.ro - Reformed Church in Valcău de Jos, Sălaj County]; retrieved on May 23, 2012</ref> |
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* Valcău Citadel, medieval fortress built in the 13th century, historic monument<ref>[http://www.welcometoromania.ro/DN1h/DN1h_Cetatea_Valcau_r.htm welcometoromania.ro - Valcău Citadel]; retrieved on May 23, 2012</ref> |
* Valcău Citadel, medieval fortress built in the 13th century, historic monument<ref>[http://www.welcometoromania.ro/DN1h/DN1h_Cetatea_Valcau_r.htm welcometoromania.ro - Valcău Citadel]; retrieved on May 23, 2012</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:41, 1 November 2021
Valcău de Jos
Alsóvalkó | |
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 Location in Sălaj County | |
  Valcău de Jos Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°07′40″N 22°44′20″E / 47.12778°N 22.73889°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Sălaj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ioan Roșan[1] (PNL) |
| Area | 63.23 km2 (24.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 3,009 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | SJ |
| Website | www |
Valcău de Jos (Hungarian: Alsóvalkó) is a commune in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Lazuri (Újvágás), Preoteasa (Füzespaptelek), Ratovei (Rátonbükk), Sub Cetate (Valkóváralja), Valcău de Jos and Valcău de Sus (Felsővalkó). It is 14 km southwest of Șimleu Silvaniei.
History
Its name comes from the Slavic word vlk ("wolf"). Its Hungarian name Alsóvalkó means "Lower Valkó"; before 1899 it was called Magyarvalkó. Felsővalkó ("Upper Valkó") is now Valcău de Sus. Its castle was built in the late 13th century, and was unlawfully occupied by Dezső Elefánti in 1312. King Sigismund of Luxemburg laid siege to it in 1404. In 1665 the Ottoman army destroyed it and it was not rebuilt again.
Population
In 1910 the village had 900 residents, with a Romanian majority and a significant Hungarian minority.
In 2002 the commune of which Valcău de Jos is the administrative center had 3302 inhabitants: 2,909 Romanians, 287 Roma, 105 Hungarians, and one Slovak.
Natives
Sights
- Reformed Church in Valcău de Jos, built in the 19th century (1896), historic monument[3]
- Valcău Citadel, medieval fortress built in the 13th century, historic monument[4]
References
- ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
- ^ welcometoromania.ro - Reformed Church in Valcău de Jos, Sălaj County; retrieved on May 23, 2012
- ^ welcometoromania.ro - Valcău Citadel; retrieved on May 23, 2012
