Râmeț

Nowadays, Râmeț is a recurring theme in our lives. Since its appearance, it has generated a great impact on society, causing significant changes in the way we live and relate to our environment. It doesn't matter if you are an expert in the field or just a hobbyist, Râmeț has captured everyone's attention, generating passionate debates and sparking increasing interest. In this article we will explore in depth the impact of Râmeț on different aspects of our lives, analyzing its implications and considering its influence in the future.

Râmeț
Commune
Râmeț Monastery
Râmeț Monastery
Location in Alba County
Location in Alba County
Râmeț is located in Romania
Râmeț
Râmeț
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°18′N 23°32′E / 46.300°N 23.533°E / 46.300; 23.533
CountryRomania
CountyAlba
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Vasile Raica[1] (PSD)
Area
79.44 km2 (30.67 sq mi)
Elevation
473 m (1,552 ft)
Highest elevation
805 m (2,641 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
426
 • Density5.4/km2 (14/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
517590
Area code(+40) 02 58
Vehicle reg.AB
Websitewww.comunarimet.ro

Râmeț (German: Einsiedel; Hungarian: Remete) is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of thirteen villages: Boțani, Brădești (Fenyősremete), Cheia (Remeteiszoros), Cotorăști, Florești, Olteni (Szabaderdő), Râmeț, Valea Făgetului, Valea Inzelului, Valea Mănăstirii (Remetekolostor), Valea Poienii, Valea Uzei, and Vlădești.

Geography

The commune is situated in the Trascău Mountains, at a mean altitude of 473 m (1,552 ft), on the banks of the rivers Gârbova and Geoagiu. It is located in the northern part of Alba County, 20 km (12 mi) northwest of Teiuș, 25 km (16 mi) west of Aiud, and 37 km (23 mi) north of the county seat, Alba Iulia.

Râmeț is crossed by county road DJ1071, which branches off national road DN1 in Aiud and merges into DN74 in Bucium. The roads DJ750C and DC75 connect Râmeț to Teiuș.

Tourist attractions

  • The Romanian Orthodox Râmeț Monastery, with the old church dating to the 14th century
  • Nature reserve "Cheile Râmeților" (40 ha)
  • Nature reserve "Cheile Pravului" (3 ha), in Cheia
  • Nature reserve "Cheile Piatra Bălții" (2 ha), in Cheia
  • Nature reserve "Cheile Mănăstirii" (15 ha), in Valea Mănăstirii
  • Nature reserve "Vânătările Ponorului", near the Bedeleu peak in the Trascău Mountains

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 751—    
2011 574−23.6%
2021 426−25.8%
Source: Census data

At the 2021 census, the commune had a population of 426, of which 88.73% were Romanians.[3] As of 2025, there have been no births registered since then in Râmeț.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. ^ "Populația rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (in Romanian). INSSE. 31 May 2023.
  4. ^ Popa, Dan (February 10, 2025). "Numărul nașterilor coboară pentru prima oară în ultimii 100 de ani la mai puțin de 150.000" (in Romanian). HotNews. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  • Church at Râmeț Monastery
    Church at Râmeț Monastery
  • Valea Mănăstirii
    Valea Mănăstirii
  • Valea Poienii
    Valea Poienii


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