Corund

Corund (Hungarian: Korond, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkorond] ) is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania, in the "Salt Region" (Ținutul Sării or Sóvidék), and is formed of five villages: Atia (Atyha), Calonda (Kalonda), Corund (Korond), Fântâna Brazilor (Fenyőkút), and Valea lui Pavel (Pálpataka).

Corund
Korond
Location in Harghita County
Corund
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°28′N 25°11′E
CountryRomania
CountyHarghita
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Mihály Katona (UDMR)
Area
113.51 km2 (43.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
6,394
  Density56/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
537060
Area code+40 266
Vehicle reg.HR
Websitewww.korond.ro

While the village of Corund is renowned for its pottery and ceramics, the village of Atia is on the route of the Via Transilvanica long-distance trail.

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