Rapoltu Mare
Rapoltu Mar | |
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Romanian Orthodox church in Bobâlna | |
Location in Hunedoara County | |
| Coordinates: 45°52′N 23°4′E / 45.867°N 23.067°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Octavian-Gheorghe Roman (PSD) |
Area | 80.99 km2 (31.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 1,788 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 337365 |
| Area code | (+40) 0254 |
| Vehicle reg. | HD |
| Website | www |
Rapoltu Mare (Hungarian: Nagyrápolt, German: Groß-Rapolden) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bobâlna (Bábolna), Boiu (Boj), Folt (Folt), Rapoltu Mare, and Rapolțel (Kisrápolt).
The Hungarian noble family Szent-Györgyi de Nagyrápolt has used the name of this village since the Middle Ages. Its most famous member is the scientist Albert Szent-Györgyi.