Poian
Poian
Kézdiszentkereszt | |
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View of Poian | |
Location in Covasna County | |
| Coordinates: 46°4′N 26°9′E / 46.067°N 26.150°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Covasna |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Endre Páll (UDMR) |
Area | 59.26 km2 (22.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 1,647 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 527140 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 67 |
| Vehicle reg. | CV |
| Website | kezdiszentkereszt |
Poian (Hungarian: Kézdiszentkereszt, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkeːzdisɛntkɛrɛst]) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania composed of two villages: Belani (Bélafalva) and Poian. In 2005, Estelnic, along with two other villages, broke away from Poian to form an independent commune.
The commune is located in the northeastern part of Covasna County, 9 km (5.6 mi) north of Târgu Secuiesc and 44 km (27 mi) northeast of the county seat, Sfântu Gheorghe.