Sâncel

Also known as Simtschal, Szancsal

Sâncel (; ) is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 2,255 as of 2021 and is composed of three villages: Iclod (Küküllőiklód), Pănade (Pánád), and Sâncel.

Key facts

Romanian subdivision.type: commune
Romanian subdivision.county: Alba
Romanian subdivision.name: Sâncel
Romanian subdivision.image_shield: ROU AB Sancel CoA.png
Romanian subdivision.image_skyline: PanadeAB (5).JPG
Romanian subdivision.image_caption: Orthodox church in Pănade
Romanian subdivision.image_map: Sancel jud Alba.png
Romanian subdivision.map_caption: Location in Alba County
Romanian subdivision.leader_name: Ilie Frățilă
Romanian subdivision.leader_party: PNL
Romanian subdivision.leader_term: 2020–2024
Romanian subdivision.elevation

Article

4 sections

Contents

Geography
Demographics
Natives
References

==Geography== The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, in the northeastern part of the county, from the city of Blaj and from the county seat, Alba Iulia. It lies at an altitude of , on the banks of the river Târnava Mică.