Nocrich (German: Leschkirch; Transylvanian Saxon: Leuskyrch; Hungarian: Újegyház) is a commune in Sibiu County, Romania, in the region of Transylvania. The commune is situated between Agnita and Sibiu. It is composed of five villages: Fofeldea, Ghijasa de Jos, Hosman, Nocrich and Țichindeal. Nocrich and Hosman have fortified churches.

Nocrich
Hosman fortified church
Hosman fortified church
Location in Sibiu County
Location in Sibiu County
Nocrich is located in Romania
Nocrich
Nocrich
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°53′44″N 24°27′19″E / 45.89556°N 24.45528°E / 45.89556; 24.45528
CountryRomania
CountySibiu
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Adrian Mușoaie[1] (PSD)
Area
112.59 km2 (43.47 sq mi)
Elevation
432 m (1,417 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
3,188
 • Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
557165
Vehicle reg.SB
Websitewww.nocrich.ro

It is the site of the St. Ladislaus Baroque church (with many surviving Romanesque elements, dating from previous buildings).

History

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In 1910, the Agnita to Sibiu railway line was completed with stations at Nocrich, Țichindeal and Hosman. However, the line was closed in 2001. An active restoration group has since been formed aiming to restore the entire line to working condition.[3]

In Romanian In German In Hungarian
Fofeldea Hochfeld Fófeld
Ghijasa de Jos Untergesäß Alsógezés
Hosman Holzmengen Holcmány
Nocrich Leschkirch Újegyház
Țichindeal Ziegenthal Cikendál

People

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References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. ^ "Sibiu Agnita Railway Group". Retrieved 2 December 2015.
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