Ghioroc

Ghioroc
—  Commune  —
Ghioroc
Coordinates: 46°9′N 21°35′E / 46.15°N 21.583°E / 46.15; 21.583
Country	Romania
County	Arad County
Population (2002)[1]	4,065
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
– Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)

Ghioroc is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Ghioroc commune is situated in the contact zone of Zărand Mountains and Aradului Plateau, on the Matca channel, and it stretches over 4890 ha. It is composed of three villages: Cuvin, Ghioroc (situated at 22 km from Arad) and Miniş.

Population

According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 4065 inhabitants, out of which 81.2% are Romanians, 17.1% Hungarians, 0.7% Ukrainians, 0.5% Germans, 0.3% Roma and 0.2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.

History

The first documentary record of Ghioroc dates back to 1135. Cuvin was attested documentarily in 1323, while Miniş in 1302.

Economy

The economy of the locality is mainly agricultural, both component sectors are well-developed. The commune is known as an important vine-growing centre both in the country and abroad. Agrotourism is well-represented here by attractive touristic pensions.

Tourism

Among the show-places of Ghioroc commune we can mention the Roman Catholic church from 1779–1781, the orthodox church with its patron saint called "Sfântul Mucenic Dimitrie" dating back to 1793, the monument put up to the heroes killed in the battles in 1944, the Museum of Vine and Wine, as well as the Agricole Museum. Beside these, Ghioroc Lake is another attractive place, around it a pleasure-ground is being under contstruction.

Coordinates: 46°09′N 21°35′E / 46.15°N 21.583°E / 46.15; 21.583

References

1. ^ Romanian census data, 2002; retrieved on March 1, 2010