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County Harghita

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County Harghita

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Hungarian Harghita!

County Harghita has the county seat of Miercurea Ciuc (Csíkszereda in the Seckler Hungarian language), as well as three other municipalities, Gheorgheni (Gyergyószentmiklós), Odorheiu Secuiesc (Székelyudvarhely), and Topliţa (Maroshévíz).

There are also five sizeable towns, of Băile Tuşnad (Tusnádfürdő), Bălan(Balánbánya), Borsec (Borszék), Cristuru Secuiesc (Székelykeresztúr), and Vlăhiţa (Szentegyháza), along with 49 communes.

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Red Lake

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Miercurea Ciuc

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Odorheiu Secuiesc

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Gheorgheni

Localities in the Hilly Central Area:

Gheorgheni - Joseni - Bucin - Ciumani - Suseni - Voşlăbeni - Sândominic - Tomeşti - Cârţa - Bălan - Valea Rece - Lunca de Jos - Lunca de Sus -

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Lacul Roşu

Localities in the Bicaz Mountains area:

Lacul Roşu - Borsec - Bilbor - Ciobotani - Topliţa - Vâgani - Gălăuţaşi - Subcetate - Martonca - Remetea - Lăzarea - Ditrău - Jolotca - Sărmaş - Toleşeni - Capu Corbului - Tulgheş - Recea - Corbu -

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Agents

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Peregrinus, Str. FLorilor, nr.43 E 2 in Gheorgheni

+40 (266) 363868 FAX: +40 (266) 363868

Agentia de Voiaj Gheorghieni, Str. Libertatii nr.10 in Gheorgheni

Informations,tickets

+40 (266) 364666

Agentia de Voiaj Sf Gheorghe, Str. Grof Miko Imre nr 13 in Sf. Gheorghe

Informations,tickets

+40 (267) 311680

Hebe, Str.Trandafirilor nr.10 in Singiorz Bai

370035 FAX: 370035

Agentia de Voiaj Toplita, Str. Garii nr. 5 in Topliţa

Informations,tickets

+40 (266) 342042

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Geography

Lofty County Harghita is bordered by fellow Transilvanian counties Braşov and Covasna to the south, and

Mureş to the west. The Bucovina region is to the north, with counties Neamţ and Bacău bordering Harghita in the Moldova region over the Eastern Carpathian mountains to the east.

With an area of 6, 639 km², Harghita consists primarily of mountains connected to the Eastern Carpathians, such as the Ciuc and Harghita Mountains, volcanic plateaux, foothills and the more densely populated river valleys.

The mountains are volcanic in origin and the region is known for its excellent hot mineral springs. Harghita is known as one of the coldest regions in all of Romania, but summers can be quite warm.

The county contains the sources of two of the most important rivers in Romania, the Mureş and the Olt. These rivers' origins, near the villages of Izvoru Mureşului and Sândominic, are only a few miles apart, yet the Mureş flows west to the Tisza, while the Olt flows south to the Danube. On the west of the county the two Târnava rivers (Târnava Mare and Târnava Mică) flow to the Târnava Plateau from the Transylvania Plateau.

Harghita's many spectacular natural features include Sfanta Ana Lake, a volcanic crater lake in the south of the county near Tuşnad, Lacu Roşu a recently created mountain lake in the northeast near Gheorgheni, and nearby Cheile Bicazului, a dramatic, narrow canyon formed by the Bicaz stream. The county is famous for its spa resorts and its mineral water.

Demographics

In 2002, County Harghita had a population of 326, 222 and the population density was 52/km², with 84.6% of that being ethnic Hungarian, of the "Seckler" sub-culture (Székely in Hungarian, Secui in Romanian).

County Harghita has the highest proportion of Hungarians in Romania, and one of only two counties where Hungarians form a majority (the other being Covasna to the south).

According to the latest national census, the major ethnic groups in the county are:

Hungarians (84.6%, 276, 106), Romanians (14.1%), and Rroma (1.2%).

The Secklers form majorities in most municipalities in the county, with Romanians concentrated in a few specific towns, such as Topliţa.

Religion

The Secklers are mostly Roman Catholic, while the Romanians are primarily Orthodox and the rest of Hungarians are Reformed. By religion, the county is divided roughly thus:

Roman Catholic (65%)

Orthodox (13%)

Reformed (13%)

Unitarian (7%)

Other (2%)

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Economy

The predominant industries in the county include a healthy forestry and milling industry, along with Food and beverages, textiles, tanning and leatherworking, and some manufacturing of mechanical components.

Towns

County Harghita has the county seat of Miercurea Ciuc (Csíkszereda), as well as three other municipalities, Gheorgheni (Gyergyószentmiklós), Odorheiu Secuiesc (Székelyudvarhely), and Topliţa (Maroshévíz).

There are also five sizeable towns, of Băile Tuşnad (Tusnádfürdő), Bălan(Balánbánya), Borsec (Borszék), Cristuru Secuiesc (Székelykeresztúr), and Vlăhiţa (Szentegyháza), along with 49 communes.

Communes in

A Commune is a larger village which usually acts as a regional centre, with a mayor, postal and police services, and sometimes larger stores. Other villages may belong to the commune, and the over 2500 communes in Romania vary widely in size.

Atid (Etéd)
Avrămeşti (Szentábrahám)
Bilbor (Bélbor)
Brădeşti (Fenyéd)
Căpâlniţa (Kápolnásfalu)
Cârţa (Csíkkarcfalva)
Ciucsângeorgiu (Csíkszentgyörgy)
Ciumani (Gyergyócsomafalva)
Corbu (Gyergyóholló)
Corund (Korond)
Cozmeni (Csíkkozmás)
Dăneşti (Csíkdánfalva)
Dârjiu (Székelyderzs)
Dealu (Oroszhegy)
Ditrău (Ditró)
Feliceni (Felsőboldogfalva)
Frumoasa (Szépvíz)
Gălăutaş (Galócás)
Joseni (Gyergyóalfalu)
Lăzarea (Gyergyószárhegy)

Lueta (Lövéte)
Lunca de Jos (Gyimesközéplok)
Lunca de Sus (Gyimesfelsőlok)
Lupeni (Farkaslaka)
Mărtiniş (Homoródszentmárton)
Mădăraş (Csíkmadaras)
Mereşti (Homoródalmás)
Mihăileni (Csíkszentmihály)
Mugeni (Bögöz)
Ocland (Oklánd)
Păuleni-Ciuc (Csíkpálfalva)
Plăieşii de Jos (Kászonaltíz)
Praid (Parajd)
Remetea (Gyergyóremete)
Săcel (Székelyandrásfalva)
Sâncrăieni (Csíkszentkirály)

Sândominic (Csíkszentdomokos)
Sânmartin (Csíkszentmárton)
Sânsimion (Csíkszentsimon)
Sărmaş (Salamás)
Satu Mare (Máréfalva)
Secuieni (Újszékely)
Siculeni (Madéfalva)
Şimoneşti (Siménfalva)
Subcetate (Gyergyóvárhegy)
Suseni (Gyergyóújfalu)
Tulgheş (Gyergyótölgyes)
Tuşnad (Tusnád)
Ulieş (Kányád)
Vărşag (Székelyvarság)
Voşlăbeni (Vasláb)
Zetea (Zetelaka)

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Communications

Dialling County Harghita

All of the phone numbers in County Harghita start with the area codes (266) or (366), depending on whether the service is through the old state-run operator RomTelecom, or from one of the newer entrants into the market in Romania.

Dailling to Seckler country, you must remove any leading zero from the area (county) code portion of the phone number, so that (0266) becomes (266). Dialling a mobile number, you do the same, dropping the zero from the (07XX) part of the number, to make it (7XX). Both landlines and mobiles have 6 digits following the initial county code.

For full dialling information and a chart of county codes, see our Dialling Romania section here

Harghita HotSpots

We don't know of any hotspots yet in Miercurea-Ciuc, Covasna or Sfântu Gheorghe, so when you're having some fun in the Heart of Seckler country, relax and get online in Odorheiu Secuiesc, a not-to-miss keystone town in the area!

Târnava Hotel, 16 Primariei Street in Odorheiu Secuiesc This truly international hotel offers services in major languages and has all the amenities to keep you connects, well-fed and enjoying the Târnava Mare river country. A nice tower style hotel with traditional dining room, conference facilities and high western standards. +40 (266) 213 963 FAX: +40 (266) 217 659

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History

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Vistas Abound in County Harghita

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Accommodation

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 Pensiunea Rikki, Jokai Mor Nr. 19 in Borsec 266 337707   Hotel Palma, Topliţa Nr. 4 in Borsec 744 697383  FAX:  266 337210  Pensiunea Muşcata, Şapte Izvoare Nr. 35 A in Borsec 266 337169  FAX:  266 337169  Hotel Transilvania, Şapte Izvoare Nr. 33 in Borsec 266 137642  FAX:  266 137638  Vila Fitness, Borsec in Borsec 266 337064   Pensiunea Chris, Cerbului Nr. 1 in Borsec 745 582960   Pensiunea Roze, Şapte Izvoare in Borsec 266 337295   Pensiunea Ana, Jokai Mor Nr. 17 in Borsec 266 337458   Casa Moga, Legăturii Nr. 2 in Borsec 266 337025   Pensiunea Lizi, Nouă in Borsec 266 337344   Pensiunea Kerek, Nouă Nr. 6 in Borsec 266 337109   Pensiunea Ioja Gabriela, Carpaţi Nr. 123 in Borsec 266 337123   Pensiunea Roland, Borsec in Borsec 266 337123   Hotel Intim, Rotunda in Borsec 266 337638   Pensiunea Margareta, Câmpiei Nr. 22 in Cadiseni 266 210906   Pensiunea Teke, Pompierilor Nr. 51 A in Gheorgheni 744 901218   Hotel Rubin, Aron Gabor Nr. 1 in Gheorgheni 266 365556  FAX:  266 365554  Pensiunea Gonduzo, Gheorgheni in Gheorgheni 266 164804   Hotel Szilagyi, Piaţa Libertăţii Nr. 17 in Gheorgheni 266 364591   Hotel Astoria, Două Poduri Nr. 2 in Gheorgheni 266 163698   Pensiunea Boldizsar Tamas, Imper Nr. 246 A in Imper 266 333279   Vila Tudor, Izvorul Mureşului in Izvorul Muresului 723 608107   Pensiunea Bianca, Principală Nr. 337 in Izvorul Muresului 266 336971  FAX:  266 371027  Pensiunea Cerbul de Aur, Olarului Nr. 83 A in Izvorul Muresului 744 399270   Pensiunea Szabo, Gării Nr. 24 A in Izvorul Muresului 745 927598   Pensiunea Hanna, Gării Nr. 37 in Izvorul Muresului 745 383207   Pensiunea Csermely, Gării Nr. 16 in Izvorul Muresului 266 336943   Pensiunea Viorica, Principală Nr. 633 in Izvorul Muresului 721 207864   Pensiunea Sandor, Principală Nr. 654 in Izvorul Muresului 266 336988   Pensiunea Rokaly, Gării Nr. 98 in Izvorul Muresului 740 053990   Pensiunea Laura, Izvorul Mureşului in Izvorul Muresului 266 207700   Pensiunea Kinga, Gării Nr. 22 C in Izvorul Muresului 266 336944   Pensiunea Kaffai, Gării Nr. 21 A in Izvorul Muresului 744 267344   Pensiunea Irenke, Nouă Nr. 105 in Izvorul Muresului 744 196091   Pensiunea Forika, Principală Nr. 588 in Izvorul Muresului 743 751008   Cabana Gentiana, Principală Nr. 609 in Izvorul Muresului 266 311325   Hotel Brad Argintiu, Principală Nr. 50 B in Izvorul Muresului 266 172659   Pensiunea Viola, Sat Borzonţ, Bucin 52 A in Joseni 266 154397   Pensiunea Terez, Csorgo Nr. 953 in Joseni 266 154104   Pensiunea Olga, Bucin Nr. 9 in Joseni 266 361430   Pensiunea Napsugar, Geza Nr. 639 in Joseni 740 875595   Pensiunea Napraforgo, Aved Nr. 1098 in Joseni 266 154346   Pensiunea Margareta, Bucin Nr. 622 G in Joseni 266 354114   Pensiunea Kardrozsa, Principală Nr. 840 in Joseni 266 154057   Pensiunea Hajnal, Moni Nr. 1177 A in Joseni 266 154230   Pensiunea Gyongyvirag, Geza Nr. 589 in Joseni 744 262035   Pensiunea Gerbera, Bactai Nr. 171 in Joseni 266 154223   Pensiunea Csillag, Sat Borzonţ, Piculas Nr. 96 B in Joseni 744 924921   Pensiunea Buzavirag, Bucinului Nr. 95 in Joseni 744 924921   Motel Turist, Lacu Roşu Nr. 14 in Lacu Rosu 266 380042  FAX:  266 364049  Hotel Lacu Roşu, Principală Nr. 32 in Lacu Rosu 266 380036  FAX:  266 380020  Hotel Iasicon, Stat in Lacu Rosu 266 380080  FAX:  266 380081  Pensiunea Vakaria Ildiko, Gengetyu Nr. 976 in Lazarea 745 322455   Pensiunea Portik Iosif, Lazărea in Lazarea 266 165457   Pensiunea Orban Vencel, Principală Nr. 1192 in Lazarea 266 165457   Pensiunea Nagy Ildiko, Principală Nr. 1030 in Lazarea 266 352871   Pensiunea Kovacs Anna, Szini Nr. 1284 in Lazarea 266 165457   Pensiunea Imecs Irma, Bastya Nr. 704 in Lazarea 266 165457   Pensiunea Ferenczy Zoltan, Kerulo Nr. 1046 in Lazarea 266 165457   Pensiunea Szabo Erzsebet, Lazărea Nr. 44 in Lazarea 745 660426   Pensiunea Szabo Ecaterina, Gării Nr. 1255 in Lazarea 266 352775   Pensiunea Pall, Nemesek Nr. 609 in Lazarea 266 352679   Pensiunea Kozma, Csimod Nr. 493 in Lazarea 266 352784   Pensiunea Kolcsar, Principală Nr. 1090 in Lazarea 266 352792   Pensiunea Imola, Principală Nr. 959 in Lazarea 740 372058   Pensiunea Imelda, Principală Nr. 1281 in Lazarea 744 707199   Pensiunea Gaspar, Gării Nr. 1253 in Lazarea 266 352823   Pensiunea Erika, Principală Nr. 45 in Lazarea 745 263317   Pensiunea Bogos, Bisericii Nr. 558 in Lazarea 722 874422   Pensiunea Bartis Anton, Principală Nr. 719 in Lazarea 266 165457   Pensiunea Bartis, Gurzok Nr. 627 in Lazarea 744 271767   Pensiunea Bartalis Vilmos, Gării Nr. 1225 in Lazarea 266 165457   Pensiunea Bartalis Maria, Bisericii Nr. 566 in Lazarea 266 165457   Pensiunea Bartalis, Bethlen Gabor Nr. 1369 in Lazarea 266 364695   Pensiunea Emma, Szini Nr. 1285 in Lazarea 266 352700   Pensiunea Tanko, Principală Nr. 492 in Lunca de Jos 266 104961   Pensiunea Mihok, Principală Nr. 602 in Lunca de Jos 266 104961   Pensiunea Kyiko, Valea Rece in Lunca de Jos 266 149601   Pensiunea Bilibok, Principală Nr. 365 in Lunca de Jos 744 597099   Pensiunea Tatros, Izvorul Trotuşului Nr. 254 in Lunca de Sus 266 339154   Pensiunea Todor, Principală Nr. 536 in Lunca de Sus 266 139121   Pensiunea Gergely, Principală Nr. 390 in Lunca de Sus 266 139236   Pensiunea Bodor, Principală Nr. 568 in Lunca de Sus 266 139165   Pensiunea Pasztor, Gării Nr. 394 in Porumbenii Mari 266 244503   Pensiunea Bombi, Principală Nr. 327 in Porumbenii Mari 266 244534   Pensiunea Tamas Beniamin, Dobos Nr. 281 in Racu 266 379339   Pensiunea Peter Atilla, Koves Nr. 13 in Racu 740 768966   Pensiunea Fodor Mihaly, Republicii Nr.113 in Racu 723 099228   Pensiunea Dobos Arpad, Koves Nr. 97 in Racu 745 182521   Pensiunea Csutak Istvan, Racu Nr. 111 in Racu 745 115815   Pensiunea Csaszar Paila, Bisericii Nr. 17 in Racu 266 379343   Pensiunea Csaszar Iuliana, Alszeg Nr. 373 in Racu 266 379329   Pensiunea Csaszar Bela, Alszeg Nr. 369 in Racu 266 379333   Pensiunea Antal Maria, Racu in Racu 266 379318   Pensiunea Vizoli Zoltan, Alszeg Nr. 304 in Racu 740 001465   Pensiunea Floare de Colţ, Felszeg Nr. 709 in Sândominic 266 336204   Pensiunea Dia, Sat Platoneşti, Principală Nr. 68 B in Sarmas 266 350841   Pensiunea Orban, Croitorilor Nr. 1/15 in Subcetate 266 210740   Pensiunea Judit, Subcetate Nr. 170 A in Subcetate 266 241091   Pensiunea Bothazi, Subcetate Nr. 1 A in Subcetate 744 479456   Pensiunea Zetevaralja, Subcetate Nr. 200 B in Subcetate 266 218866   Pensiunea Tunde, Subcetate Nr. 183 in Subcetate 741 751050   Pensiunea Szocs Lak, Fenyosaszo in Subcetate 266 241158   Pensiunea Nyirfa, Subcetate in Subcetate 788 361996   Pensiunea Nyergesmege, Subcetate in Subcetate 266 241143   Pensiunea Matyas Gabor, Principală Nr. 685 in Subcetate 266 241220   Pensiunea Magdolna, Subcetate Nr. 47 A in Subcetate 740 553765   Pensiunea Lorincz, Subcetate in Subcetate 266 537360   Pensiunea Kassay Haz, Fenyosaszo in Subcetate 266 213152   Pensiunea Jakob, Popicăriei Nr. 96 D in Subcetate 744 128194   Pensiunea Jakab, Subcetate in Subcetate 266 210906   Pensiunea Iriz, Subcetate in Subcetate 744 228329   Pensiunea Hetuezer, Subcetate in Subcetate 266 217688   Pensiunea Gizi, Subcetate Nr. 46 in Subcetate 746 082770   Pensiunea Desagpataka, Subcetate in Subcetate 266 218866   Pensiunea Balazs, Subcetate Nr. 60 in Subcetate 744 644812   Pensiunea Desag, Subcetate Nr. 14 A in Subcetate 744 320608   Pensiunea Fenyoliget, Suseni in Suseni 266 350154  FAX:  266 350154  Pensiunea Vadrozsa, Tăureni Nr. 132 A in Taureni 744 559895  FAX:  266 245290  Cabana Secu, Topliţa in Toplita 740 190826  FAX:  266 341693  Pensiunea Platon, Nicolae Bălcescu Nr. 59 in Toplita 266 342933  FAX:  266 343060  Pensiunea Ancona-P, Nicolae Bălcescu Nr. 59 in Toplita 266 343060  FAX:  266 343060  Pensiunea Elisabeta, Topliţa in Toplita 722 484107   Cabana Mickhaela, Topliţa in Toplita 266 341060   Pensiunea Nicoleta, Centru Nr. 377 in Tulghes 266 138162   Pensiunea Solyom, Gării Nr. 114 in Voslabeni 266 151810   Pensiunea Feszek, Voslăbeni Nr. 115 A in Voslabeni 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County Harghita has the county seat of Miercurea Ciuc (Csíkszereda in the Seckler Hungarian language), as well as three other municipalities, Gheorgheni (Gyergyószentmiklós), Odorheiu Secuiesc (Székelyudvarhely), and Topliţa (Maroshévíz).

There are also five sizeable towns, of Băile Tuşnad (Tusnádfürdő), Bălan(Balánbánya), Borsec (Borszék), Cristuru Secuiesc (Székelykeresztúr), and Vlăhiţa (Szentegyháza), along with 49 communes.

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Activities

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Great Place for fun in Harghita

Red Lake

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Miercurea Ciuc

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Localities in the Hilly Central Area:

Gheorgheni - Joseni - Bucin - Ciumani - Suseni - Voşlăbeni - Sândominic - Tomeşti - Cârţa - Bălan - Valea Rece - Lunca de Jos - Lunca de Sus -

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Localities in the Bicaz Mountains area:

Lacul Roşu - Borsec - Bilbor - Ciobotani - Topliţa - Vâgani - Gălăuţaşi - Subcetate - Martonca - Remetea - Lăzarea - Ditrău - Jolotca - Sărmaş - Toleşeni - Capu Corbului - Tulgheş - Recea - Corbu -

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Agents

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Listed below are some local agents who can help you with bookings and organize local tours in the Harghita area.

Peregrinus, Str. FLorilor, nr.43 E 2 in Gheorgheni

+40 (266) 363868 FAX: +40 (266) 363868

Agentia de Voiaj Gheorghieni, Str. Libertatii nr.10 in Gheorgheni

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+40 (266) 364666

Agentia de Voiaj Sf Gheorghe, Str. Grof Miko Imre nr 13 in Sf. Gheorghe

Informations,tickets

+40 (267) 311680

Hebe, Str.Trandafirilor nr.10 in Singiorz Bai

370035 FAX: 370035

Agentia de Voiaj Toplita, Str. Garii nr. 5 in Topliţa

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+40 (266) 342042

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Geography

Lofty County Harghita is bordered by fellow Transilvanian counties Braşov and Covasna to the south, and

Mureş to the west. The Bucovina region is to the north, with counties Neamţ and Bacău bordering Harghita in the Moldova region over the Eastern Carpathian mountains to the east.

With an area of 6, 639 km², Harghita consists primarily of mountains connected to the Eastern Carpathians, such as the Ciuc and Harghita Mountains, volcanic plateaux, foothills and the more densely populated river valleys.

The mountains are volcanic in origin and the region is known for its excellent hot mineral springs. Harghita is known as one of the coldest regions in all of Romania, but summers can be quite warm.

Demographics

In 2002, County Harghita had a population of 326, 222 and the population density was 52/km², with 84.6% of that being ethnic Hungarian, of the "Seckler" sub-culture (Székely in Hungarian, Secui in Romanian).

County Harghita has the highest proportion of Hungarians in Romania, and one of only two counties where Hungarians form a majority (the other being Covasna to the south).

According to the latest national census, the major ethnic groups in the county are:

Hungarians (84.6%, 276, 106), Romanians (14.1%), and Rroma (1.2%).

The Secklers form majorities in most municipalities in the county, with Romanians concentrated in a few specific towns, such as Topliţa.

Religion

The Secklers are mostly Roman Catholic, while the Romanians are primarily Orthodox and the rest of Hungarians are Reformed. By religion, the county is divided roughly thus:

Roman Catholic (65%)

Orthodox (13%)

Reformed (13%)

Unitarian (7%)

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