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Sânmartin, Bihor

Coordinates: 47°00′14″N 21°58′34″E / 47.004°N 21.976°E / 47.004; 21.976
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Sânmartin
Castle and church in Sânmartin
Castle and church in Sânmartin
Location in Bihor County
Location in Bihor County
Sânmartin is located in Romania
Sânmartin
Sânmartin
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°00′14″N 21°58′34″E / 47.004°N 21.976°E / 47.004; 21.976
CountryRomania
CountyBihor
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Cristian Laza (PSD)
Area
61.75 km2 (23.84 sq mi)
Elevation
155 m (509 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
12,448
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
417495
Area code+(40) x59
Vehicle reg.BH
Websitesanmartin.ro

Sânmartin (Hungarian: Váradszentmárton) is a commune in Bihor County, Crișana, Romania with a population of 12,448 people as of 2021. It is the site of two spas, Băile 1 Mai [ro] and Băile Felix.

Villages

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The commune is composed of six villages: Betfia (Betfia), Cihei (Váradcsehi), Cordău (Kardó), Haieu (Hájó), Rontău (Rontó), and Sânmartin.

Rontău

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Rontău is a small village belonging to Sânmartin commune. The village is located close to the city of Oradea, the county seat. The village is usually considered to be part of Oradea, even though it is not a quarter or district of the urban proper, but is rather administered as part of the Sânmartin commune.

Rontău is about halfway between Oradea and Băile Felix. The village is accessible by train from Oradea and Băile Felix. It is also accessible by selected bus services from the above-mentioned places.

Notable residents

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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.
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Drone view of Sânmartin on YouTube