Turda
Turda (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈturda]; Hungarian: Torda, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈtorda]; German: Thorenburg; Latin: Potaissa) is a city in Cluj County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located in the southeastern part of the county, 34.2 km (21.3 mi) from the county seat, Cluj-Napoca, to which it is connected by the European route E81, and 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from nearby Câmpia Turzii.
Turda | |
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Republic Square Greek Catholic Church Turda City Hall, with statue of Ioan Rațiu Central area of Turda | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location in Cluj County | |
Turda Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°34′N 23°47′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Cluj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Cristian-Octavian Matei (PNL) |
| Area | 91.43 km2 (35.30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 43,319 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 401001–401189 |
| Area code | +40 x64 |
| Vehicle reg. | CJ |
| Website | primariaturda |
The city consists of four neighborhoods: Turda Veche, Turda Nouă, Oprișani and Poiana. It is traversed from west to east by the Arieș River and north to south by its tributary, Valea Racilor.
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