Brazii
Brazii | |
|---|---|
 Location in Arad County | |
  Brazii Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°14′N 22°20′E / 46.233°N 22.333°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Arad |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,108 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | AR |
Brazii (
Population
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1417 inhabitants, out of which 99.2% are Romanians, 0.7% Roma and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
History
The first documentary record of the locality Brazii dates back to 1553. Buceava-Șoimuș, Secaș and Iacobini were mentioned in documents in 1439 and Mădrigești in 1441.
Economy
Besides agriculture, the industry of building materials, timber and woodworking industry are present in great proportion in the commune's economy.
Tourism
In addition to the mountainous landscapes, Brazii has cultural draws. Among these are the wooden church "Sfântul Mucenic Dimitrie" in Buceava-Șoimuș, being a historical and architectural monument from the 18th century, and the wooden church "Sfântul Mucenic Gheorghe" in Mădrigești.
Twin towns
Brazii is twinned with:
Lavelanet-de-Comminges, France
References
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