Satu Mare County

Satu Mare County is an administrative division in northwestern Romania that spans an area of varied terrain including mountains, hills, and plains bordering Hungary and Ukraine. The county is subdivided into 56 municipalities, comprising 4 cities and 52 communes connected by road networks.

The region transferred from Hungary to Romania in 1918 and was formally organized as a county in 1925 following World War I border changes. This shift in territorial control reshaped the administrative structure of the area.

The population includes Romanian, Hungarian, Roma, and German communities, each celebrating their own traditions and speaking their languages in everyday life. You can see this cultural diversity reflected in the different churches and chapels scattered throughout the region, representing the various faiths that coexist here.

The area is accessible through road connections linking Romania with Hungary and Ukraine, serving major cities throughout the country. Visitors should prepare for varying weather conditions since mountains and plains create different climate zones.

The Oaș Mountains in the north contain natural mineral springs that have long supplied local thermal baths. This geological feature continues to attract visitors interested in bathing at the region's wellness facilities today.

Location: Romania

Inception: 1925

Capital city: Satu Mare

Shares border with: Zakarpattia Oblast, Maramureș County, Sălaj County, Bihor County

Website: http://prefecturasatumare.ro

GPS coordinates: 47.69000,22.89000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:00