Sovata is a locality in Sovata, in Mureș County, in the Centru development region, Romania. Sovata lies in the Târnava Plateau mountains. It has 8,278 inhabitants (2021). The nearest city is Reghin, 35 km to the northwest. Among the landmarks around are Castra of Sărățeni (5.8 km), Castra of Călugăreni (15.3 km) and Reformed church in Cușmed (13.2 km).