Bihor County

Bihor County is an administrative region in western Romania featuring varied landscapes, with the Apuseni Mountains rising in the east and flat farmland stretching across the west. The county spans roughly 7,500 square kilometers and is characterized by forests, agricultural fields, and scattered villages.

The region passed from Hungarian administration to Romanian control following World War I, officially confirmed by the Treaty of Trianon in 1920. This political shift redefined the area's borders and population composition in ways that remain visible today.

The region is home to Romanian, Hungarian, and Roma communities that have lived side by side for generations, each maintaining their own languages, celebrations, and religious practices. This cultural diversity is visible in the local churches, village layouts, and the way people observe their traditions throughout the year.

The city of Oradea serves as the main hub for traveling through the region, offering connections to other parts of Romania and beyond. The county offers both urban amenities in its cities and quieter natural areas for exploring forests, mountains, and rural villages.

Baile Felix, a spa resort within the county, features natural thermal springs with warm mineral-rich waters that maintain comfortable temperatures year-round. These springs have drawn visitors for generations seeking the therapeutic properties of the heated water.

Location: Nord-Vest

Inception: 1925

Capital city: Oradea

Elevation above the sea: 418 m

Shares border with: Satu Mare County, Sălaj County, Cluj County, Alba County, Arad County

GPS coordinates: 47.07220,21.92110

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:02