Dumitra (German: Mettersdorf; Hungarian: Nagydemeter) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Cepari (Tschippendorf; Csépán), Dumitra, and Tărpiu (Treppen; Szásztörpény).

Dumitra
Former Lutheran church in Dumitra
Former Lutheran church in Dumitra
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Dumitra is located in Romania
Dumitra
Dumitra
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°13′N 24°28′E / 47.217°N 24.467°E / 47.217; 24.467
CountryRomania
CountyBistrița-Năsăud
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Gheorghe Balajan (PSD)
Area
88.99 km2 (34.36 sq mi)
Elevation
334 m (1,096 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
5,264
 • Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
427075
Area code+40 x59
Vehicle reg.BN
Websiteprimariadumitra.ro

The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, in the historic region of Nösnerland. It is located in the center of the Bistrița-Năsăud County, just 12 km (7.5 mi) north of the county seat, Bistrița.

Natives

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References

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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.