Tinca (Hungarian: Tenke) is a commune in the south-central part of Bihor County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Belfir (Bélfenyér), Gurbediu (Tenkegörbed), Girișu Negru (Feketegyörös), Râpa (Körösmart), and Tinca.

Tinca
The new Orthodox church in Tinca village
The new Orthodox church in Tinca village
Location in Bihor County
Location in Bihor County
Tinca is located in Romania
Tinca
Tinca
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°46′30″N 21°55′50″E / 46.77500°N 21.93056°E / 46.77500; 21.93056
CountryRomania
CountyBihor
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Teodor Coste (PNL)
Area
141.99 km2 (54.82 sq mi)
Elevation
130 m (430 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
7,429
 • Density52/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
417595
Area code+40 x59
Vehicle reg.BH
Websitewww.comuna-tinca.ro

Historic attestation

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It was first mentioned as a village in a Papal document in 1338.

Tourism

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It is known locally for its magnesium and calcium-rich mineral water springs.

Geography and climate

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The average elevation is 130 m (430 ft). Rainfall is about 750 mm (30 in) a year.

Ethnic structure

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According to the 2011 census, Tinca commune had a population of 7,793, of which 60% were Romanian, 15% were Hungarian, 15% were Roma, and 10% were other.

Natives

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  • Marius Vizer (born 1958), former judoka and judo coach, and businessman

References

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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.