Csíkszék () was one of the Székely

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in the historical

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. It administered two sub-seats ( Hungarian: ''fiúszék'', Latin: ''sedes filialis''), namely Gyergyószék and Kászonszék. It was divided on the natural borders of the region, as the main territory of Csíkszék lay in the valley of the

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, Gyergyószék lay in the valley of the river Maros (Mureș), while Kászonszék lay in the valley of the river Kászon (Cașin).

Population

The religious composition of Csíkszék's population in 1867 was as follows: *

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: 96,525 *

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: 13,028 *

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: 17 *Others: 1.667 *Total: 111,237

Gallery

Franciscan Church and Monastery Csiksomlyo.jpg, The Franciscan Church and Monastery in Csíksomlyó Guildhall of Csikszek in Csiksomlyo.jpg, The Guildhall of Csíkszék in Csíksomlyó Castle of Csikszereda.jpg, The castle of Csíkszereda People of Csikszek in traditional costumes.jpg, People of Csíkszék in traditional costumes

References

* Orbán, Balázs (1868). ''A Székelyföld leírása''. Pest: Panda és Frohna Könyvnyomdája. States and territories established in the 12th century States and territories disestablished in 1876 1876 disestablishments in Hungary {{Hungary-hist-stub