Covasna County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Covasna County
Județul Covasna
Kovászna megye
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Landscape in the northern part of Covasna County
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| Country |  Romania |
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| Development region1 | Centru | ||
| Historic region | Transylvania | ||
| Capital city (Reședință de județ) | Sfântu Gheorghe | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | County Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3,710 km2 (1,430 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 39th in Romania | ||
| Population
(2021-12-01)
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| • Total | 200,042 | ||
| • Rank | 42nd in Romania | ||
| • Density | 60/km2 (200/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | ||
| Postal Code |
52wxyz3
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| Area code(s) | +40 x674 | ||
| Car plates | CV5 | ||
| GDP | US$1.275 billion (2015) | ||
| GDP per capita | US$6,071 (2015) | ||
| Website | County Council County Prefecture |
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| 1The developing regions of Romania have no administrative role. 2 as of 2007, the Prefect is not a politician, but a public functionary. He (or she) is not allowed to be a member of a political party, and is banned to have any political activity in the first six months after the resignation (or exclusion) from the public functionary corps 3w, x, y, and z are digits that indicate the city, the street, part of the street, or even the building of the address 4x is a digit indicating the operator: 2 for the former national operator, Romtelecom, and 3 for the other ground telephone networks 5used on both the plates of the vehicles that operate only in the county limits (like utility vehicles, ATVs, etc.), and the ones used outside the county |
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Covasna County (pronounced ko-VAS-na) is a county in Romania. It is located in eastern Transylvania. The main city and county seat is Sfântu Gheorghe.
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People of Covasna County
In 2011, Covasna County had about 210,177 people. This made it one of the less populated counties in Romania.
Many different groups of people live here. Most people in Covasna County are Hungarian. There are also many Romanians and Romani people.
Covasna County has the second-highest percentage of Hungarian people in Romania. The Hungarians living here are mostly Székelys.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
| Year | County population |
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| 1948 | 157,166  |
| 1956 | 172,509 |
| 1966 | 176,858 |
| 1977 | 199,017 |
| 1992 | 232,592 |
| 2002 | 222,449  |
| 2011 | 210,177 |
| 2021 | 200,042 |
Geography and Nature
Covasna County covers an area of about 3,710 square kilometers.
The county is mostly covered by mountains. These mountains are part of the Eastern Carpathians. Most towns and villages are found in the valleys. These valleys are along the rivers that flow through the county. The most important river is the Olt River. The capital city, Sfântu Gheorghe, is located on its banks.
Neighboring Counties
Covasna County shares borders with several other counties:
- To the east: Vrancea County and Bacău County
- To the west: Brașov County
- To the north: Harghita County
- To the south: Buzău County
Economy and Industries
Covasna County has many different industries. The main ones are:
- Food Industry: Making food products.
- Clothing and Textiles: Producing clothes and fabrics.
- Wood Products: Making things from wood.
- Metals and Machines: Creating metal parts and machinery.
- Building Materials: Producing materials for construction.
Some companies in Covasna County make clothes for big brands. For example, some factories produce millions of trousers each year.
The county also has a long history of working with wood. They export sawn timber and make furniture. There are also new factories that process wood.
In recent years, companies that make parts for cars have also started here. They produce things like steering wheels and electrical circuits for vehicles.
You might know some famous brands from Covasna County. Covalact is a well-known national brand for dairy products. There are also companies that process meat.
Covasna County is also known for its many natural mineral water springs. Because of these springs, many spas have been built. People visit these spas to help with different health problems, especially heart issues. This makes health and spa tourism an important part of the economy.
Fun Places to Visit
Covasna County has many beautiful places to visit.
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Here are some of the main tourist spots:
- The city of Sfântu Gheorghe
- Mountain resorts like:
- Covasna
- Balványos
- Malnaș-Băi
- Vâlcele
- Șugaș-Băi
- Băile Fortyogo
- Biborțeni
- Ozunca-Bai
- Beautiful mountains for exploring:
- Baraolt Mountains
- Bodoc Mountains
- Nemira Mountains
- Întorsurii Mountains
How the County is Organized
Covasna County is divided into different areas for local government. It has two main cities, three towns, and 40 smaller communities called communes.
- Main Cities (Municipalities):
- Sfântu Gheorghe – This is the capital city.
- Târgu Secuiesc
- Towns:
- Baraolt
- Covasna
- Întorsura Buzăului
- Communes:
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Covasna para niños
