| Aleşd | |
|---|---|
| Location of Aleşd | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Bihor County |
| Status | Town |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Zeno Ţipţer (National Liberal Party) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.95 km2 (27.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 10,415 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (388.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Aleşd (Romanian pronunciation: [aˈleʃd] ( listen); Hungarian: Élesd) is a town in Bihor County, western Romania. It is located in the east of the county, near the border with Cluj County.
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Aleşd is located on the main railway line between Oradea and Bucharest. Consequently, it is served by frequent rapid and intercity (IC) trains from Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Arad and Timişoara.
After break-up of Austria-Hungary in 1918/1920, the town became part of Romania. As a result of the Second Vienna Award, it has been returned to Hungary between 1940 and 1945.
Aleşd has a population of 10,415 (2002 census), made up of Romanians (65.17%), Hungarians (19.07%), Roma (9.15%), Slovaks (6.19%), and others (0.42%).[1] It administers three villages: Pădurea Neagră, Peştiş and Tinăud.
During World War II here served his labor draft Miklós Radnóti.