Medieșu Aurit

Medieșu Aurit
Ruins of Lónyai castle in Medieșu Aurit
Location in Satu Mare County
Medieșu Aurit
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°47′N 23°9′E / 47.783°N 23.150°E / 47.783; 23.150
CountryRomania
CountySatu Mare
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Marian Torok (PNL)
Area
103.28 km2 (39.88 sq mi)
Elevation
139 m (456 ft)
Highest elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Lowest elevation
115 m (377 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
6,224
  Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
447185
Area code+40 261
Vehicle reg.SM
Websitewww.mediesuaurit.ro

Medieșu Aurit (Hungarian: Aranyosmeggyes [ˈɒrɒɲoʃmɛɟɟɛʃ]) is a commune of 6,224 residents in Satu Mare County, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Băbășești (Szamosberence), Iojib (Józsefháza), Medieșu Aurit, Medieș-Râturi (Meggyesforduló), Medieș-Vii (Meggyeshegy), Potău (Patóháza), Românești (Szatmárgörbed).