Tinca () is a commune in the south-central part of

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. It is composed of five villages: Belfir (), Gurbediu (), Girișu Negru (), Râpa (), and Tinca.

Historic attestation

It was first mentioned as a village in a Papal document in 1338.

Tourism

It is known locally for its

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and

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-rich

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springs.

Geography and climate

The average elevation is . Rainfall is about a year.

Ethnic structure

According to the 2011 census, Tinca commune had a population of 7,793, of which 60% were Romanian, 15% were Hungarian, 15% were Roma, and 10% were other.

Natives

Marius Vizer Marius Vizer (born 7 November 1958) is a Romanian businessman and former judoka. Since 2007, he has been the president of the International Judo Federation. Vizer also holds an Austrian passport. Vizer holds a 8th Dan (rank), dan black belt in j ...

(born 1958), former judoka and judo coach, and businessman

References

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Tinca town hall website
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