Ilia (Hungarian: Marosillye, German: Elienmarkt) is a commune in Hunedoara County, Romania. The commune lies in the historical province of Transylvania. It is composed of nine villages: Bacea (Bácsfalva), Bretea Mureșană (Marosbrettye), Brâznic (Briznik), Cuieș (Kulyes), Dumbrăvița (Dumbravica), Ilia, Săcămaș (Szakamás), Sârbi (Szirb), and Valea Lungă (Valealunga).
Ilia | |
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 Wooden church in Valea Lungă | |
 Location in Hunedoara County | |
  Ilia Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°56′N 22°39′E / 45.933°N 22.650°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Hunedoara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Gabriel Marius Omota (PNL) |
| Area | 91.38 km2 (35.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 3,144 |
| • Density | 34/km2 (89/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 337270 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 54 |
| Vehicle reg. | HD |
| Website | primariailia |
Notable people
- Gabriel Bethlen (1580 in Marosillye – 1629), Prince of Transylvania from 1613 to 1629.[2]