Zărand is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It lies over approximately 72.55 km2 on the Crișurilor Plateau, at the confluence of the Cigher and Crișul Alb rivers. It is composed of two villages, Cintei (Köröscsente) and Zărand, situated 51 km from the county seat, Arad.

Population

According to the 2002 census, the commune had 2,674 inhabitants, out of which 90.9% were Romanians, 8.5% Roma, 0.2% Hungarians, and 0.4% are of other or undeclared nationalities. At the 2011 census, there were 2,674 inhabitants, of which 89.91% were Romanians and 3.06% Roma. At the 2021 census, Zărand had a population of 2,669; of those, 71.56% were Romanians and 18.92% Roma.

History

The first documentary record of Zărand dates back to 1318, while Cintei was first mentioned in 1396.

Economy

The economy of the commune is prevalently agrarian, the locality is known in the region as an important grain-growing and plant-growing area.

Tourism

Although it is not abundant in spectacular touristic elements, the picturesque landscapes of the Crișul Alb and Cigher rivers, as well as the traditions and hospitality of the inhabitants are worth experiencing