Cherechiu

For the village in the same county that formerly bore this name, see Sântana.
Cherechiu
Kiskereki
Commune
Cherechiu in Bihor County
Cherechiu in Bihor County
Cherechiu is located in Romania
Cherechiu
Cherechiu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°23′00″N 22°09′00″E / 47.3833°N 22.15°E / 47.3833; 22.15
CountryRomania
CountyBihor
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Alexandru Niri (UDMR)
Area
53.86 km2 (20.80 sq mi)
Elevation
107 m (351 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,248
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
417175
Area code+(40) x59
Vehicle reg.BH
Websitecherechiu.ro

Cherechiu (Hungarian: Kiskereki) is a commune in Bihor County, Crișana, Romania with a population of 2,248 as of 2021. It is composed of three villages: Cherechiu, Cheșereu (Érkeserű), and Târgușor (Asszonyvására).

The commune is situated at an altitude of 107 m (351 ft), on the banks of the river Sânnicolau. It is located in the northern part of Bihor County, 22 km (14 mi) west of the city of Marghita and 48 km (30 mi) north of the county seat, Oradea.

  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.