Almaș () is a commune in

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. Situated in the Gurahonț Basin, in the left valley of the Crişul Alb River, the commune is composed of four villages: Almaș (situated at from Arad), Cil (''Alcsil''), Joia Mare (''Kakaró'') and Rădești (''Bozósd''). Its total administrative territory is 8127 ha.

Population

According to the last census the population of the commune counts 3009 inhabitants. From an ethnic point of view, it has the following structure: 96.3% are Romanians, 0.2% Hungarians, 3.4% Roma and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.

History

The first documentary record of the locality Almaș dates back to 1334. Cil was mentioned in documents in 1369, Rădești in 1441, and Joia Mare in 1439.

Tourism

There is a monastery dedicated to the Annunciation, and the Rădeștilor Valley.

References

Communes in Arad County Localities in Crișana {{Arad-geo-stub