Livada, Satu Mare

Livada (formerly also Șarchiuz, from its Hungarian name of Sárköz, Hungarian pronunciation:[ˈʃaːrkøz]) Rusyn: Уйлак; German: Wiesenhaid) is a town in north-western Romania, in Satu Mare County. It received town status in 2006. The town administers three villages: Adrian (Hungarian: Adorján), Dumbrava (Hungarian: Meggyesgombás), and Livada Mică (Hungarian: Sárközújlak; Rusyn: Шаркиз).

Livada
Sárköz
Greek Catholic church in Livada
Greek Catholic church in Livada
Location in Satu Mare County
Location in Satu Mare County
Livada is located in Romania
Livada
Livada
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°52′N 23°8′E / 47.867°N 23.133°E / 47.867; 23.133
CountryRomania
CountySatu Mare
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Arthur Piricsi[1] (UDMR)
Area
116.87 km2 (45.12 sq mi)
Elevation
130 m (430 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
5,892
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
447180
Area code(+40) 02 61
Vehicle reg.SM
Websitewww.primaria-livada.ro

The town is located in the northeastern part of the county, about 24 km (15 mi) from the county seat, Satu Mare. It lies on the banks of the river Racta, at an altitude of 130 m (430 ft).

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 7,004—    
2011 6,639−5.2%
2021 5,892−11.3%
Source: Census data

At the 2021 census, Livada had a population of 5,892.[3] The national census of 2011 recorded a total population of 6,639 of whom:

Religious affiliations were:

See also

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