Postcards to Sighet

Sighetu Marmației, until 1960 Sighet, is a city in Maramureș County near the Iza River, in northwestern Romania. Sighetu Marmației is situate…
Sighetu Marmației, until 1960 Sighet, is a city in Maramureș County near the Iza River, in northwestern Romania. Sighetu Marmației is situated along the Tisa river on the border with Ukraine, across from the Ukrainian town of Solotvyno. Neighboring communities include: Sarasău, Săpânța, Câmpulung la Tisa, Ocna Șugatag, Giulești, Vadu Izei, Rona de Jos and Bocicoiu Mare communities in Romania, Bila Cerkva community and the Solotvyno township in Ukraine. The city administers five villages: Iapa, Lazu Baciului, Șugău, Valea Cufundoasă and Valea Hotarului.
  • Country: Romania
  • County: Maramureș
  • Area: 135.36 km² (52.26 sq mi)
  • Elevation: 274 m (899 ft)
  • Area code: (+40) 02 62
  • Population (2021-12-01): 32,793
  • Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)

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