Loamneş, Romania is a commune in Sibiu County, located in the Transylvania region of Romania. The commune is situated at the foothills of the Lotru Mountains, at an altitude of 400-500 meters, and is crossed by the Lotru River. The climate is temperate continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in January is -3°C, while the average temperature in July is 20°C. The commune has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The first written mention of Loamneş is in a document from 1332. The commune was part of the Kingdom of Hungary from the 11th century to 1526, and then part of the Principality of Transylvania from 1526 to 1699. In 1699, Loamneş became part of the Habsburg Empire, and in 1867 it became part of the Kingdom of Romania. The commune has a rich cultural heritage, with many traditional crafts and customs still practiced today.
Geographic Data for Loamneş, , Romania
| Latitude | 45° 56.000' |
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| Longitude | 24° 6.000' |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |