Jibou

Also known as Zsibó, Siben

Jibou (; ; ; ) is a town in Sălaj County, Transylvania, Romania. In 2021 it had a population of 9,677. Jibou includes the town proper and other four villages: Rona (Hungarian: Szilágyróna), Cuceu (Kucsó), Husia (Hosszúújfalu), and Var (Szamosőrmező).

Key facts

Romanian subdivision.type: town
Romanian subdivision.county: Sălaj
Romanian subdivision.name: Jibou
Romanian subdivision.image_skyline: Jibou Botanical Garden - 1.jpg
Romanian subdivision.image_caption: The main greenhouses of Jibou Botanical Garden
Romanian subdivision.image_seal: ROU_SJ_Jibou_CoA.gif
Romanian subdivision.image_map: Jibou jud Salaj.png
Romanian subdivision.map_caption: Location in Sălaj County
Romanian subdivision.established_date: 1205 (documentary attestation)
Romanian subdivision.leader_name: Dan Ghiurco
Romanian subdivision.leader_term: 2024–2028
Romanian subdivision.leader_party

Article

16 sections

Contents

Geography
History
Demography
Economy
Industry
Agriculture and silviculture
Commerce
Services
Banking system
Tourism
Monuments
Education
Notable people
Climate
References
External links

Jibou is northeast of the county seat Zalău; the two are linked by national road and county road DJ108A, as well as by railroad. Its major attractions are the old Wesselényi Castle, Vasile Fati Botanical Garden, and the thermal baths.