Maramureş County facts for kids

Baia Mare, the largest city and main center of Maramureș County.

Maramureș is a county in Romania. A county is like a large area or region. The main city of Maramureș is Baia Mare. This city is called the county seat. Maramureș is known for its beautiful nature and old traditions.

How Maramureș County Is Organized

Maramureș County is divided into different types of places. These include big cities, smaller towns, and many villages. This helps manage the area and its people.

Main Cities in Maramureș

Maramureș County has two main cities. These are called municipalities. They are the biggest and most important urban areas.

• Baia Mare - This is the county seat. It is the largest city in Maramureș. About 149,735 people live here.
• Sighetu Marmaţiei - This is another important city in the county.

Towns and Villages in Maramureș

Besides the two main cities, Maramureș also has many towns. There are 11 towns in total. These are smaller than municipalities but still important centers.

Some of the towns include:

• Baia Sprie
• Borşa
• Cavnic
• Târgu Lăpuş
• Vişeu de Sus

The county also has many smaller communities called communes. There are 63 communes in Maramureș. These communes are made up of several villages. They help keep the traditional way of life alive in the region.

Borșa is one of the towns in Maramureș County.

Târgu Lăpuș, another town in Maramureș.

Images for kids

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  Văleni, overlooking Valea Izei

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  The historical city centre of Baia Mare.

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  Typical Wooden Church in Maramureș

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  Sighetu Marmației

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  Vișeu de Sus

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  Map of Maramureș County as it was in 1938.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Maramureș para niños