Târnova () is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the contact zone of the Cigherului Hills and ZÃÂrandului Mountains, it occupies approximately . The commune is composed of six villages: AgriÃÂu Mare (Almásegres), ArÃÂneag (Székesaranyág), Chier (Kurtakér), Drauà(Doroszlófalva), Dud (Dúd), and Târnova (situated at 44 km from Arad).
According to 2002 census, the commune had 6,240 inhabitants; 86% were Romanians, 10.7% Ukrainians, 2.2% Roma, 0.6% Hungarians, and 0.5% of other or undeclared nationalities. As of the 2021 census, Târnova had a population of 5,625; of those, 75.98% were Romanians, 8.55% Ukrainians, and 2.12% Roma.
The first documentary record of the locality Târnova dates back to 1406, AgriÃÂu Mare was first mentioned in 1214, ArÃÂneag in 1390, Chier in 1325, Drauàin 1406, and Dud in 1169.
The commune's economy is prevalently agrarian, Târnova being a well-known fructiferous area. Small industry and the tertiary sector are also well-developed.
The AgriÃÂu Mare Castle dating from the 15th century, situated on the Cioaca Hill is the main touristic attraction of the commune. Chier is known for its pieces of embroidery.