Rapoltu Mare

Rapoltu Mare (Hungarian: Nagyrápolt, German: Groß-Rapolden) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bobâlna (Bábolna), Boiu (Boj), Folt (Folt), Rapoltu Mare and Rapolțel (Kisrápolt).

Rapoltu Mare
Location in Hunedoara County
Location in Hunedoara County
Rapoltu Mare is located in Romania
Rapoltu Mare
Rapoltu Mare
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°52′N 23°4′E
CountryRomania
CountyHunedoara
Population
 (2011-10-31)[1]
1,960
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.HD

The Hungarian noble family Szent-Györgyi de Nagyrápolt has used the name of this village since the Middle Ages. Its most famous member is the scientist Albert Szent-Györgyi.

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