Șofronea

Șofronea is a commune in Arad County, Romania, lies in the Arad Plateau and it stretches over. It is composed of two villages, Sânpaul, and Șofronea. It is situated at from the county capital, Arad.

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Population

According to the 2021 census the population of the commune counts 2,887 inhabitants.

History

The first documentary record of Șofronea dates back to 1437, while Sânpaul was first mentioned in 1235.

Natives

Magdolna Purgly, wife of Admiral Miklós Horthy
Ovidiu Vezan, footballer

Economy

The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors. Commerce and light industry are intensively present on the commune's economic map.

Tourism

The most popular tourist sights are the springs of thermal water with therapeutic effect in the treatment of rheumatic diseases and the complex of the Purgly Castle with its park and households, an architectural complex dating from the end of the 19th century, registered in the national cultural patrimony.