The commune is situated in a hilly region at the foot of the Bodoc Mountains [ro] in the Eastern Carpathians, on the banks of the river Turia. It is located in the northern part of Covasna County, 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Târgu Secuiesc and about 50 km (31 mi) northeast of the county seat, Sfântu Gheorghe, on the border with Harghita County. Turia is crossed by national road DN11C, which runs from Târgu Secuiesc to Bixad.
The commune has an absolute SzékelyHungarian majority. At the 2011 census it had a population of 4,027, of which 98.31% were Hungarians and 1.07% Romanians. At the 2021 census Turia had a population of 3,622, of which 93.93% were Hungarians and 1.08% Romanians.[3]
Point of interests
Balvanyos is a spa resort located on the territory of Turia commune. It lies at an altitude 840–950 metres (2,760–3,120 ft) on the southern slopes of the Bodoc Mountains. The spa is located close to the ruins of the 11th century Bálványos Castle.