Blaj

Blaj (; archaically spelled as Blaș; ; ; Transylvanian Saxon: Blußendref) is a city in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 17,816 inhabitants as of 2021.

Key facts

Romanian subdivision.type: municipality
Romanian subdivision.county: Alba
Romanian subdivision.official_name: Blaj
Romanian subdivision.image_shield: ROU AB Blaj CoA.svg
Romanian subdivision.image_map: Blaj jud Alba.svg
Romanian subdivision.map_caption: Location in Alba County
Romanian subdivision.leader_name: Gheorghe Valentin Rotar
Romanian subdivision.leader_party: PNL
Romanian subdivision.term: 2024–2028
Romanian subdivision.elevation: 260
Romanian subdivision.area_total: 98.93
Romanian subdivision.population_total: auto
Romanian subdivision.postal_code: 515400
Romanian subdivision.area_code: (+40) 02 58

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

History
Geography
Villages
Mănărade
Demographics
Education
Attractions
Twin towns — Sister cities
Natives
Climate
See also
References
External links

Blaj (; archaically spelled as Blaș; ; ; Transylvanian Saxon: Blußendref) is a city in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 17,816 inhabitants as of 2021.

The city administers eight villages: Deleni-Obârșie (Obursatanya), Flitești, Izvoarele (until 1960 Ciufud; Csufud), Mănărade (Monora), Petrisat (Magyarpéterfalva), Spătac (Szászpatak), Tiur (Tűr), and Veza (Véza).

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