Sâncel (German: Schinern; Hungarian: Szancsal) is a commune located in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania.

It has a population of 2,255 as of 2021 and is composed of three villages: Iclod (Küküllőiklód), Pănade (Pánád), and Sâncel.

The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, in the northeastern part of the county, 4 km (2.5 mi) from the city of Blaj and 43 km (27 mi) from the county seat, Alba Iulia.

It lies at an altitude of 270 m (890 ft), on the banks of the river Târnava Mică.

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