Cricău
Cricău | |
|---|---|
Reformed Church | |
Location in Alba County | |
| Coordinates: 46°11′N 23°34′E / 46.183°N 23.567°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Alba |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Aurel-Florin Todericiu (ALDE) |
Area | 52.63 km2 (20.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 1,879 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (92/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 517265 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 58 |
| Vehicle reg. | AB |
| Website | www |
Cricău (Hungarian: Boroskrakkó; German: Krakau) is a commune located in the central part of Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 1,879 as of 2021 and is composed of three villages: Craiva (Királypataka), Cricău, and Tibru (Tibor).
The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Teiuș, and 15 km (9.3 mi) north of the county seat, Alba Iulia. The river Cricău flows through the commune.