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{{Infobox Romanian subdivision
{{Infobox settlement <!--more fields are available for this Infobox--See Template:Infobox settlement-->
|type = commune
|coordinates_display = inline,title
|county = Harghita
|coordinates_region = RO
|official_name = Plăieșii de Jos
|subdivision_type = [[Countries of the world|Country]]
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|other_name = Kászon
|image_shield = ROU HR Plaiesii de Jos CoA.jpg
|timezone=[[Eastern European Time|EET]]
|image_skyline = Balasi kastely.jpg
|utc_offset=+2
|image_caption = {{ill|Balási Castle in Imper|lt=Balási Castle|ro|Castelul Balási din Imper}} in Imper
|timezone_DST=[[Eastern European Summer Time|EEST]]
|image_location =
|utc_offset_DST=+3
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|map_caption = Location of Plăieşii de Jos|
|map_caption = Location in Harghita County
|official_name=Plăieşii de Jos<br />Kászon|
|leader_name = Zoltán András<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=9 June 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
image_shield=CoA of Kászon.jpg|
|leader_party = UDMR
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|term = 2020&ndash;2024
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subdivision_name1=Harghita County|
|elevation = 719
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|leader_title=[[Mayor]]|
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leader_name=Zoltán András|
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|leader_party=[[Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania]]|
|postal_code = 537235
|population_density_km2 = 9.84
|area_code = +40 266
|postal_code_type=[[List of postal codes in Romania|Postal Code]]
|website = {{URL|https://www.kaszon.ro}}
|postal_code=537235
|area_code=[[Romania telephone area codes|+40 266]]|
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|population_total=2979|
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'''Plăieşii de Jos''' ({{lang-hu|Kászonaltíz}} or ''Kászon'', <small>Hungarian pronunciation: </small>{{convertIPA-hu|’|k|á|sz|o|n|}}) is a commune in [[Harghita County]], [[Romania]]. It lies in the [[Székely Land]], an ethno-cultural region in eastern [[Transylvania]].
'''Plăieșii de Jos''' ({{langx|hu|Kászonaltíz}} or ''Kászon'', <small>Hungarian pronunciation: </small>{{convertIPA-hu|ˈ|k|á|sz|o|n|}}) is a commune in [[Harghita County]], [[Romania]]. It lies in the [[Székely Land]], an ethno-cultural region in eastern [[Transylvania]]. The commune is composed of five villages: Cașinu Nou (''Kászonújfalu''),
Iacobeni (''Kászonjakabfalva''), Imper (colloquially Imper-Doboi or Doboi, ''Kászonimpér''), Plăieșii de Jos, and Plăieșii de Sus (''Kászonfeltíz'').


== Component villages ==
== Geography ==
The commune lies on the banks of the [[Cașin (Râul Negru)|Cașin River]] and its tributary, [[Pârâul Primejdios]], in a hilly area at the foot of the [[Ciuc Mountains]]. It is located at the southeastern extremity of Harghita County, {{cvt|42|km}} from the county seat, [[Miercurea Ciuc]], on the border with [[Covasna County]] (to the south) and [[Bacău County]] (to the east).
The commune is composed of five villages:
{| class="wikitable collapsible sortable"
!In [[Romanian language |Romanian]]!!In [[Hungarian language | Hungarian]]
|-
|Caşinu Nou||Kászonújfalu
|-
|Iacobeni||Kászonjakabfalva
|-
|Imper||Kászonimpér
|-
|Plăieşii de Jos||Kászonaltíz
|-
|Plăieşii de Sus||Kászonfeltíz
|}


== History ==
== History ==
The villages were part of the [[Székely Land]] region of the historical [[Transylvania]] province. They belonged to [[Csíkszék]] district. In 1850, they became part of the Udvarhely military region. After the administrative reform of Transylvania in 1876, they fell within the [[Csík County]] in the [[Kingdom of Hungary]]. After the [[Treaty of Trianon]] of 1920, they became part of [[Romania]] and fell within [[Ciuc County]] during the interwar period. In 1940, the [[second Vienna Award]] granted the [[Northern Transylvania]] to Hungary and the villages were held by Hungary until 1944. After Soviet occupation, the Romanian administration returned and the commune became officially part of Romania in 1947. Between 1952 and 1960, the commune fell within the [[Magyar Autonomous Region]], between 1960 and 1968 the Mureş-Magyar Autonomous Region. In 1968, the province was abolished, and since then, the commune has been part of Harghita County.
The villages were part of the [[Székely Land]] region of the historical [[Transylvania]] province. They belonged to [[Csíkszék]] district. In 1850, they became part of the Udvarhely military region. After the administrative reform of Transylvania in 1876, they fell within the [[Csík County]] in the [[Kingdom of Hungary]]. After the [[Hungarian–Romanian War]] of 1919 and the [[Treaty of Trianon]] of 1920, they became part of the [[Kingdom of Romania]] and fell within [[Ciuc County]] during the interwar period. In 1940, the [[Second Vienna Award]] granted [[Northern Transylvania]] to Hungary and the villages were held by Hungary until the fall of 1944, when Romanian and Soviet troops [[Battle of Turda|regained control]] during World War II. After a brief Soviet occupation, the Romanian administration returned in March 1945. Between 1952 and 1960, the commune fell within the [[Magyar Autonomous Region]] and between 1960 and 1968 the Mureș-Magyar Autonomous Region. In 1968, the region was abolished, and since then, the commune has been part of Harghita County.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
The commune has an absolute [[Hungarians|Hungarian]] ([[Székely]]) majority. According to the [[2002]] census it has a population of 2,979 of which 81.6% or 2,431 are [[Hungarians|Hungarian]].<ref>[http://www.edrc.ro/recensamant.jsp?regiune_id=2568&judet_id=2739&localitate_id=2778 Romanian Census 2002]; retrieved on June 22, 2010</ref>
|source = Census data
|1850 |6905
|1920 |6633
|1941 |6247
|1966 |4624
|2002 |2979
|2011 |3033
|2021 |2819
}}
The commune has an absolute [[Hungarians|Hungarian]] ([[Székelys|Székely]]) majority. According to the [[2011 Romanian census|2011 census]], it had a population of 3,033, of which 91% were [[Hungarians in Romania|Hungarians]], 6.13% [[Romanians]], and 1.38% [[Romani people in Romania|Roma]]. At the [[2021 Romanian census|2021 census]], Plăieșii de Jos had a population of 2,819; of those, 81.2% were Hungarians, 11.56% Roma, and 4.15% Romanians.<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>


== Twinnings ==
== Twinnings ==
The commune is twinned with:
Plăieșii de Jos is twinned with:
*{{flagicon|Switzerland}} Pupinge, [[Switzerland]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} Abasár, [[Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} Ásotthalom, [[Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} Abacseke, [[Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} Abacseke, [[Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} Szajol, [[Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Abasár]], Hungary
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} Csákvár, [[Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Ásotthalom]], Hungary
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} Lepsény, [[Hungary]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Csákvár]], Hungary
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Lepsény]], Hungary
*{{flagicon|Switzerland}} [[Puplinge]], [[Switzerland]]
*{{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Szajol]], Hungary


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

{{Gallery
|File:RO CV Plaiesii de Jos 19.jpg|{{ill|Catholic church in Plăieșii de Jos|lt=Catholic church|ro|Biserica romano-catolică din Plăieșii de Jos}} in Plăieșii de Jos
|File:Casin Depression 05.jpg|Cașinu Nou village, viewed from Plăieșii de Jos village
|File:Kászonfeltíz - Plaiesii de Sus.jpg|Plăieșii de Sus
|File:Jakabfalvi táj 1.jpg|Iacobeni
}}


{{Communes of Harghita County}}
{{Communes of Harghita County}}

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[[Category:Communes in Harghita County]]
[[Category:Communes in Harghita County]]
[[Category:Localities in Transylvania]]
[[Category:Székely communities]]
[[Category:Székely communities]]
[[eo:Plăieşii de Jos]]
[[it:Plăieşii de Jos]]
[[hu:Kászonaltíz]]
[[nl:Plăieşii de Jos]]
[[pt:Plăieşii de Jos]]
[[ro:Plăieșii de Jos, Harghita]]
[[vo:Plăieşii de Jos]]

Latest revision as of 00:47, 11 November 2024

Plăieșii de Jos
Kászon
Commune
Balási Castle [ro] in Imper
Balási Castle [ro] in Imper
Coat of arms of Plăieșii de Jos
Coat of arms
Location in Harghita County
Location in Harghita County
Plăieșii de Jos is located in Romania
Plăieșii de Jos
Plăieșii de Jos
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°14′N 26°06′E / 46.233°N 26.100°E / 46.233; 26.100
CountryRomania
CountyHarghita
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Zoltán András[1] (UDMR)
Area
302.52 km2 (116.80 sq mi)
Elevation
719 m (2,359 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
2,819
 • Density9.3/km2 (24/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
537235
Area code+40 266
Vehicle reg.HR
Websitewww.kaszon.ro

Plăieșii de Jos (Hungarian: Kászonaltíz or Kászon, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkaːson]) is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania. The commune is composed of five villages: Cașinu Nou (Kászonújfalu), Iacobeni (Kászonjakabfalva), Imper (colloquially Imper-Doboi or Doboi, Kászonimpér), Plăieșii de Jos, and Plăieșii de Sus (Kászonfeltíz).

Geography

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The commune lies on the banks of the Cașin River and its tributary, Pârâul Primejdios, in a hilly area at the foot of the Ciuc Mountains. It is located at the southeastern extremity of Harghita County, 42 km (26 mi) from the county seat, Miercurea Ciuc, on the border with Covasna County (to the south) and Bacău County (to the east).

History

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The villages were part of the Székely Land region of the historical Transylvania province. They belonged to Csíkszék district. In 1850, they became part of the Udvarhely military region. After the administrative reform of Transylvania in 1876, they fell within the Csík County in the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Hungarian–Romanian War of 1919 and the Treaty of Trianon of 1920, they became part of the Kingdom of Romania and fell within Ciuc County during the interwar period. In 1940, the Second Vienna Award granted Northern Transylvania to Hungary and the villages were held by Hungary until the fall of 1944, when Romanian and Soviet troops regained control during World War II. After a brief Soviet occupation, the Romanian administration returned in March 1945. Between 1952 and 1960, the commune fell within the Magyar Autonomous Region and between 1960 and 1968 the Mureș-Magyar Autonomous Region. In 1968, the region was abolished, and since then, the commune has been part of Harghita County.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1850 6,905—    
1920 6,633−3.9%
1941 6,247−5.8%
1966 4,624−26.0%
2002 2,979−35.6%
2011 3,033+1.8%
2021 2,819−7.1%
Source: Census data

The commune has an absolute Hungarian (Székely) majority. According to the 2011 census, it had a population of 3,033, of which 91% were Hungarians, 6.13% Romanians, and 1.38% Roma. At the 2021 census, Plăieșii de Jos had a population of 2,819; of those, 81.2% were Hungarians, 11.56% Roma, and 4.15% Romanians.[3]

Twinnings

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Plăieșii de Jos is twinned with:

References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. ^ "Populația rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (in Romanian). INSSE. 31 May 2023.
  • Catholic church [ro] in Plăieșii de Jos
    Catholic church [ro] in Plăieșii de Jos
  • Cașinu Nou village, viewed from Plăieșii de Jos village
    Cașinu Nou village, viewed from Plăieșii de Jos village
  • Plăieșii de Sus
    Plăieșii de Sus
  • Iacobeni
    Iacobeni
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