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{{About|a town in Romania|the village in Hungary that split from this town and that is called Nădlac in Romanian|Nagylak}} |
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|image_caption = View of Nădlac from the Evangelical church |
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|leader_name = Ioan-Radu Mărginean<ref>{{cite web |url=https://prezenta.roaep.ro/locale27092020/romania-pv-final |title=Results of the 2020 local elections |publisher=Central Electoral Bureau |access-date=8 June 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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|term = 2020–2024 |
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leader_name=Ioan Radu Mărginean| |
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leader_party=[[Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (Romania)|Alliance of Liberals and Democrats]]| |
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|postal_code = 315500 |
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|area_code = (+40) 02 57 |
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is the main entrance gate from [[Western Europe]]. |
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⚫ | '''Nădlac''' ({{IPA|ro|nədˈlak}}; {{lang-sk|Nadlak}}; {{lang-hu|Nagylak}}) is a town in [[Arad County]], western [[Romania]]. A former part of the town lies across the border with [[Hungary]]; this village is called [[Nagylak]]. An international border town, Nădlac is the main border crossing into western Romania from Hungary. It is also a centre of the [[Evangelical Lutheran Church of Romania|Lutheran]] [[Slovaks|Slovak]] community in [[Romania]]. Situated in the western part of [[Arad County]], {{cvt|50|km}} from the county capital, at the western border of Romania, Nădlac is the main entrance gate from [[Western Europe]]. |
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Nădlac was first mentioned in documents in 1313 when it was known as Noglog. The traces of inhabitancy in this region |
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are lost in the darkness of time. |
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Nădlac was first mentioned in documents in 1313 when it was known as Noglog. The town's name in Hungarian language means "big place". The Romanian and Slovak names derive from that. |
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==Population== |
== Population == |
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{{Historical populations |
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|source = Census data |
|source = Census data |
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|1880 |10646 |
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|1920 |13988 |
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|1977 |8405 |
|1977 |8405 |
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|1992 |8458 |
|1992 |8458 |
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|2002 |8422 |
|2002 |8422 |
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|2011 |7398 |
|2011 |7398 |
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|2021 |6713 |
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At the [[2021 Romanian census|2021 census]], Nădlac had a population of 6,713.<ref name="RPL2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.recensamantromania.ro/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tabel-1.03_1.3.1-si-1.03.2.xls|title=Populația rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021|publisher=[[National Institute of Statistics (Romania)|INSSE]]|language=ro|date=31 May 2023}}</ref> At the [[2011 Romanian census|2011 census]], the town had 7,398 inhabitants; of those, 47.26% were [[Romanians]], 43.85% [[Slovaks of Romania|Slovaks]], 5.1% [[Romani people in Romania|Romani]], 2.37% [[Hungarians in Romania|Hungarians]], and 1.75% other or undeclared nationalities. |
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According to the 2011 census, Nădlac had 7,185 inhabitants. The ethnic breakdown was as follows: |
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* [[Romanians]]: 47.26% |
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* [[Slovaks]]: 43.85% |
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* [[Romani people|Romani]]: 5.1% |
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* [[Hungarians]]: 2.37% |
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* others: 1.75% |
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==History== |
==History== |
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⚫ | Archaeological excavations have brought to the surface traces of existence of the Dacian-Romans. During medieval times, Nădlac, a castle with wooden and soil fortification, was [[Mongol invasion of Europe|invaded by the Mongols]], was held by [[János Hunyadi]], and was donated to the commanding officers [[Gyorgy Istvan]] and [[Dmitar Jakšić]] who laid the foundation of a new fortification. It was also ravaged several times by the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman Turks]], and was razed to the ground by the rebels led by [[György Dózsa]]. It was, however, rebuilt every time. In 1685 the town was conquered by the Austrian royal army and was integrated in the border disposition of the Mureș valley. |
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Archaeological excavations have brought to the surface traces of existence of the Dacian-Romans. |
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One of the most important moments in the history of Nădlac took place in the early 19th century, when the colonization process of the Slovaks started. This nationality has contributed to a great extent to the development of the settlement. |
One of the most important moments in the history of Nădlac took place in the early 19th century, when the colonization process of the Slovaks started. This nationality has contributed to a great extent to the development of the settlement. |
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==Tourist attractions== |
==Tourist attractions== |
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Among the town's tourist sights are the Saint Nicholas Church and the Slovak Lutheran church. There is also a park called "Lunca Mureșului |
Among the town's tourist sights are the Saint Nicholas Church and the Slovak Lutheran church. There is also a park called "Lunca Mureșului." |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080214175949/http://www.nadlak.wz.sk/ Site in Slovak] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080214175949/http://www.nadlak.wz.sk/ Site in Slovak] |
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Revision as of 02:37, 4 September 2024
Nădlac
Nadlak | |
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Coordinates: 46°10′0″N 20°45′2″E / 46.16667°N 20.75056°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Arad |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Ioan-Radu Mărginean[1] (Ind.) |
Area | 133.15 km2 (51.41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 6,713 |
• Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 315500 |
Area code | (+40) 02 57 |
Vehicle reg. | AR |
Website | primaria-nadlac |
Nădlac (Romanian pronunciation: [nədˈlak]; Slovak: Nadlak; Template:Lang-hu) is a town in Arad County, western Romania. A former part of the town lies across the border with Hungary; this village is called Nagylak. An international border town, Nădlac is the main border crossing into western Romania from Hungary. It is also a centre of the Lutheran Slovak community in Romania. Situated in the western part of Arad County, 50 km (31 mi) from the county capital, at the western border of Romania, Nădlac is the main entrance gate from Western Europe.
Nădlac was first mentioned in documents in 1313 when it was known as Noglog. The town's name in Hungarian language means "big place". The Romanian and Slovak names derive from that.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1880 | 10,646 | — |
1920 | 13,988 | +31.4% |
1977 | 8,405 | −39.9% |
1992 | 8,458 | +0.6% |
2002 | 8,422 | −0.4% |
2011 | 7,398 | −12.2% |
2021 | 6,713 | −9.3% |
Source: Census data |
At the 2021 census, Nădlac had a population of 6,713.[3] At the 2011 census, the town had 7,398 inhabitants; of those, 47.26% were Romanians, 43.85% Slovaks, 5.1% Romani, 2.37% Hungarians, and 1.75% other or undeclared nationalities.
History
Archaeological excavations have brought to the surface traces of existence of the Dacian-Romans. During medieval times, Nădlac, a castle with wooden and soil fortification, was invaded by the Mongols, was held by János Hunyadi, and was donated to the commanding officers Gyorgy Istvan and Dmitar Jakšić who laid the foundation of a new fortification. It was also ravaged several times by the Ottoman Turks, and was razed to the ground by the rebels led by György Dózsa. It was, however, rebuilt every time. In 1685 the town was conquered by the Austrian royal army and was integrated in the border disposition of the Mureș valley.
One of the most important moments in the history of Nădlac took place in the early 19th century, when the colonization process of the Slovaks started. This nationality has contributed to a great extent to the development of the settlement.
Tourist attractions
Among the town's tourist sights are the Saint Nicholas Church and the Slovak Lutheran church. There is also a park called "Lunca Mureșului."
References
- ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
- ^ "Populația rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (in Romanian). INSSE. 31 May 2023.