Carei

Carei (Romanian pronunciation: [kaˈrej]; Hungarian: Nagykároly, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈnɒckaːroj]; German: Grosskarol/Großkarl, Yiddish: קראלי, pronounced [krʊlə]) is a city in Satu Mare County, northwestern Romania, near the border with Hungary. The city administers one village, Ianculești (Hungarian: Szentjánosmajor).

Carei
Nagykároly
Municipality
The Károlyi Castle in Carei
Location in Satu Mare County
Carei
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°41′2″N 22°28′1″E
CountryRomania
CountySatu Mare
Established1264
Incorporated: 1717
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Eugen Kovács (UDMR)
Area
102 km2 (39 sq mi)
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
18,957
  Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
445100
Area code+(40) 02 61
Vehicle reg.SM
Websitewww.municipiulcarei.ro
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