Nocrich

Nocrich
Hosman fortified church
Location in Sibiu County
Nocrich
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°53′44″N 24°27′19″E / 45.89556°N 24.45528°E / 45.89556; 24.45528
CountryRomania
CountySibiu
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Adrian Mușoaie (PSD)
Area
112.59 km2 (43.47 sq mi)
Elevation
432 m (1,417 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,188
  Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
557165
Vehicle reg.SB
Websitewww.nocrich.ro

Nocrich (German: Leschkirch; Transylvanian Saxon: Leuskyrch; Hungarian: Újegyház) is a commune in Sibiu County, Romania, in the region of Transylvania. The commune is situated between Agnita and Sibiu. It is composed of five villages: Fofeldea, Ghijasa de Jos, Hosman, Nocrich and Țichindeal. Nocrich and Hosman have fortified churches.

It is the site of the St. Ladislaus Baroque church (with many surviving Romanesque elements, dating from previous buildings).