It is composed of three villages: Ardusat, Arieșu de Câmp (Mezőaranyos), and Colțirea (Kolcér).

Ethnographically it belongs to "Țara Codrului" (The Forest Land), with which it shares numerous cultural traditions.

The local choir has won prizes at Italian, Eastern European, and American contests.

In addition to the local crafts, superstitions, and folklore, other attractions for tourists include the Greek-Catholic church (18th century), the ruins of the Degenfeld Castle,[3] and a 300-year-old sequoia tree.

Since 2005 Ardusat has had its own celebration, which takes place on the first Saturday and Sunday after August 15 (the Dormition of the Theotokos).