Hârseni

Hârseni
St. Nicholas Church in Mărgineni
St. Nicholas Church in Mărgineni
Coat of arms of Hârseni
Location within Brașov County
Location within Brașov County
Hârseni is located in Romania
Hârseni
Hârseni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°45′N 25°1′E / 45.750°N 25.017°E / 45.750; 25.017
CountryRomania
CountyBrașov
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Daniel Dâmboiu[2] (PNL)
Area
151.43 km2 (58.47 sq mi)
Elevation
510 m (1,670 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,508
 • Density16.56/km2 (42.90/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
507090
Area code+(40) 02 68
Vehicle reg.BV
Websitewww.primariaharseni.ro

Hârseni (German: Scharkan; Hungarian: Herszény) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Copăcel (Kopacsel), Hârseni, Măliniș (Malinis), Mărgineni (Marginen), and Sebeș (Sebes).

The commune is located in Țara Făgărașului, in the western part of the county, 15 km (9.3 mi) south-east of Făgăraș. It is traversed south to north by the Sebeș River, a left tributary of the Olt River.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1850 3,409—    
1900 3,767+10.5%
2002 2,260−40.0%
2011 2,103−6.9%
2021 2,508+19.3%
Source: Census data

Natives

References

  1. ^ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.