Tinca () is a commune in the south-central part of Bihor County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Belfir (), Gurbediu (), Girișu Negru (), Râpa (), and Tinca.

Historic attestation

It was first mentioned as a village in a Papal document in 1338.

Tinca

Tourism

It is known locally for its magnesium and calcium-rich mineral water springs.

Tinca

Geography and climate

The average elevation is . Rainfall is about a year.

Tinca

Ethnic structure

According to the 2011 census, Tinca commune had a population of 7,793, of which 60% were Romanian, 15% were Hungarian, 15% were Roma, and 10% were other.

Natives

Marius Vizer (born 1958), former judoka and judo coach, and businessman

References

Tinca town hall website

Communes in Bihor County

Localities in Crișana