Chiheru de Jos

Chiheru de Jos (Hungarian: Alsóköhér, Hungarian pronunciation: [ɒlʃoːkøheːr]) is a commune in Mureș County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Chiheru de Jos, Chiheru de Sus (Felsőköhér), Urisiu de Jos (Alsóoroszi), and Urisiu de Sus (Felsőoroszi).

Chiheru de Jos
Wooden church in Urisiu de Sus
Location in Mureș County
Chiheru de Jos
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°41′N 24°53′E
CountryRomania
CountyMureș
Government
  MayorEremia Pop (PNL)
Area
115.26 km2 (44.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
1,762
  Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
547160
Vehicle reg.MS
Websiteprimariachiheru.ro

The commune has a surface area of 115.26 km2 (44.50 sq mi). It is located in the eastern part of the county, on the eastern edge of the Transylvanian Plateau, at the foot of the Gurghiu Mountains. The river Nadășa (also known as the Chiher) flows through the commune. It is at a distance of 20 km (12 mi) from Reghin, 24 km (15 mi) from Sovata, and 52 km (32 mi) from the county seat, Târgu Mureș.

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