Crișeni

Also known as Cigányi, Crişeni

Crișeni () is a commune in Sălaj County, Crișana, Romania. It consists of three villages: Crișeni, Cristur-Crișeni (Szilágyfőkeresztúr), and Gârceiu (Szilágygörcsön). Crișeni village was founded in 1387. The local economy consists of crafts, services, agriculture, trade, and tourism.

Key facts

Romanian subdivision.type: commune
Romanian subdivision.county: Sălaj
Romanian subdivision.other_name: Cigányi
Romanian subdivision.image_skyline: RO SJ Biserica reformata din Cristur-Criseni (31).jpg
Romanian subdivision.image_caption: Reformed church in Cristur-Crișeni
Romanian subdivision.image_map: Criseni jud Salaj.png
Romanian subdivision.map_caption: Location in Sălaj County
Romanian subdivision.leader_name: Vasile-Călin Morar
Romanian subdivision.leader_party: PNL
Romanian subdivision.leader_term: 2020–2024
Romanian subdivision.elevation: 252
Romanian subdivision.area_total

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The commune is located in the central part of Sălaj County, just north of the county seat, Zalău. It is crossed by national road and by county road DJ108D; European route E81 links Crișeni to Zalău.