Cricău

Cricău (Hungarian: Boroskrakkó; German: Krakau) is a commune located in the central part of Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It has a population of 1,879 as of 2021 and is composed of three villages: Craiva (Királypataka), Cricău, and Tibru (Tibor).

Cricău
Piatra Craivii
Location in Alba County
Cricău
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°11′N 23°34′E
CountryRomania
CountyAlba
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Aurel-Florin Todericiu (ALDE)
Area
52.63 km2 (20.32 sq mi)
Elevation
287 m (942 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
1,879
  Density36/km2 (92/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
517265
Area code(+40) 02 58
Vehicle reg.AB
Websitewww.comunacricau.ro

The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Teiuș, and 15 km (9.3 mi) north of the county seat, Alba Iulia. The river Cricău flows through the commune.

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