Bihor Region

Bihor Region

Regiunea Bihor (Bihor region) was one of the 1,950 newly established administrative divisions of the People's Republic of Romania, copied after the Soviet style of territorial organisation.

History

The capital of the region was Oradea, and its territory comprised an area similar to the nowadays Bihor County. In 1952 its name was changed to Oradea, and in 1956 after the dissolution of Arad region it included raions Ineu, Criş and Gurahonţ of it. In 1960 it was renamed to Crişana.

Neighbors

Bihor region had as neighbors:

Rayons

  • 1950 - 1956: Oradea, Săcuieni, Marghita, Şimleu, Aleşd, Salonta, Beiuş.
  • 1956 - 1968: Oradea, Săcuieni, Marghita, Şimleu, Aleşd, Salonta, Beiuş, Criş, Ineu, Gurahonţ.

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