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Arad County, Administrative division in western Romania.

The territory of Arad County extends over 7,754 square kilometers, featuring plains in the west and mountainous areas reaching 1,486 meters in the east.

The region underwent significant administrative changes in 1968, establishing its current structure with one municipality, ten towns, and sixty-eight communes within its boundaries.

The population of Arad County includes Romanian, Hungarian, Roma, and Slovak communities, each maintaining their traditions through local festivals and cultural events.

The county connects to Hungary through multiple border crossings, making it a central point for international commerce and transportation networks in western Romania.

The Hodos-Bodrog Monastery, dating from 1177, stands as the oldest continuously functioning Orthodox monastic establishment in present-day Romania.

Location: Romania

Inception: 1968

Capital city: Arad

Elevation above the sea: 1,486 m

Shares border with: Bihor County, Alba County, Hunedoara County, Timiș County

Website: http://cjarad.ro

GPS coordinates: 46.36000,21.80000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53

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