Târnova () is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the contact zone of the Cigherului Hills and Zărandului Mountains, it occupies approximately . The commune is composed of six villages: Agrișu Mare (Almásegres), Arăneag (Székesaranyág), Chier (Kurtakér), Drauț (Doroszlófalva), Dud (Dúd), and Târnova (situated at 44 km from Arad).
Population
According to 2002 census, the commune had 6,240 inhabitants; 86% were Romanians, 10.7% Ukrainians, 2.2% Roma, 0.6% Hungarians, and 0.5% of other or undeclared nationalities. As of the 2021 census, Târnova had a population of 5,625; of those, 75.98% were Romanians, 8.55% Ukrainians, and 2.12% Roma.
History The first documentary record of the locality Târnova dates back to 1406, Agrișu Mare was first mentioned in 1214, Arăneag in 1390, Chier in 1325, Drauț in 1406, and Dud in 1169.
Natives (1916–2010), historian, titular member of the Romanian Academy (born 1971), general, interim director of the Romanian Intelligence Service (2006, 2015)
Economy The commune's economy is prevalently agrarian, Târnova being a well-known fructiferous area. Small industry and the tertiary sector are also well-developed.
Tourism The Agrișu Mare Castle dating from the 15th century, situated on the Cioaca Hill is the main touristic attraction of the commune. Chier is known for its pieces of embroidery.
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