Arad County

Arad County is an administrative division in western Romania covering 7,754 square kilometers (2,992 square miles). The landscape varies from flat plains in the west to hills and mountains in the east, with peaks reaching around 1,486 meters (4,875 feet).

The region received its current administrative structure in 1968, organized into one city, ten towns, and sixty-eight communes. This reorganization established the framework that continues to define the territory today.

The area is home to Romanian, Hungarian, Roma, and Slovak communities, each keeping their traditions alive through local celebrations and everyday practices. Walking through towns and villages, you notice this mix in the languages spoken, the food offered at markets, and the way people gather together.

The territory borders Hungary with several crossing points, making it a key transit hub for travelers moving between the two countries. This strategic location means good road connections link the main towns and villages throughout the region.

The Hodos-Bodrog Monastery, dating from 1177, is the oldest continuously operating Orthodox monastery in present-day Romania. This site preserves religious and architectural traditions spanning over eight centuries of monastic life.

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: December 20, 2025 14:55