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Bihor County, Administrative division in western Romania.

The territory of Bihor County spans 7,544 square kilometers, encompassing both the Apuseni Mountains in the east and agricultural plains in the west.

The region transferred from Hungarian administration to Romanian control following World War I through the Treaty of Trianon in 1920.

The population of 551,297 residents includes Romanian, Hungarian, and Roma communities, each maintaining their languages, traditions, and religious practices.

The county seat of Oradea connects to major transportation networks and serves as a center for textile manufacturing, chemical production, and machinery industries.

Natural thermal springs in Baile Felix contain high mineral content waters reaching temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

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: May 27, 2025 07:08

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