Dezna
| Dezna | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
  Dezna | |
| Coordinates: 46°24′N 22°15′E / 46.400°N 22.250°E | |
| Country |
 Romania |
| County | Arad County |
| Population (2002)[1] | 1,523 |
Dezna (Hungarian: Dézna) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Located in the Dezna River valley about 7 km from Sebiş, it is composed of five villages: Buhani (Bajnokfalva), Dezna, Laz (Déznaláz), Neagra (Kisfeketefalu) and Slatina de Criș (Mikószlatina).
Population
According to the 2002, the population of the commune was 1523 inhabitants, out of which 98.2% are Romanians, 0.6% Hungarians, 0.7% Roma and 0.5% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
History
The first documentary record of Dezna dates back to 1318. Buhani was attested documentarily in 1441, Laz between 1553- 1561, while Neagra and Slatina de Criș in 1553.
Economy
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, farming, livestock-breeding and conversion of timber are well represented.
References
- ↑ Romanian census data, 2002; retrieved on March 1, 2010
Coordinates: 46°24′N 22°15′E / 46.400°N 22.250°E