Dolhasca (Romanian pronunciation: [dolˈhaska]) is a town in Suceava County, in the historical region of Western Moldavia, northeastern Romania. Dolhasca is the eighth largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 11,007 inhabitants as of 2021. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers seven villages, namely: Budeni, Gulia, Poiana, Poienari, Probota, Siliștea Nouă, and Valea Poienei.

Dolhasca
Dolhasca Town Hall
Dolhasca Town Hall
Coat of arms of Dolhasca
Location in Suceava County
Location in Suceava County
Dolhasca is located in Romania
Dolhasca
Dolhasca
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°25′49″N 26°36′34″E / 47.43028°N 26.60944°E / 47.43028; 26.60944
CountryRomania
CountySuceava
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Decebal Isachi[1] (PNL)
Area
110.35 km2 (42.61 sq mi)
Elevation
233 m (764 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
11,007
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
727170
Area code(+40) 02 30
Vehicle reg.SV
Websitewww.primariadolhasca.ro

Despite being a town, Dolhasca looks like a rural settlement in many aspects, and the main occupation of the inhabitants is agriculture. The Probota Monastery, built in 1530 by the Moldavian ruler Petru Rareș, and located close to the town, is one of the Churches of Moldavia UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 11,009—    
2011 10,298−6.5%
2021 11,007+6.9%
Source: Census data

In 2002, Dolhasca had a population of 11,009 inhabitants, 90% of which were Romanians and the rest Roma. At that time, it was one of the most populated rural localities in Suceava County. At the 2021 census, the town had a population of 11,007; of those, 81.07% were Romanians and 12,43% Roma.[3]

Administration and local politics

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Town council

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The town's current local council has the following multi-party political composition, based on the results of the votes cast at the 2020 Romanian local elections:[4]

    Party Seats Current Council
  National Liberal Party (PNL) 9                  
  Social Democratic Party (PSD) 3                  
  People's Movement Party (PMP) 2                  
  PRO Romania (PRO) 1                  
  Party of the Roma (PRPE) 1                  
  Independent politician (Juncă Maria) 1                  

Natives

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References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. ^ "Populația rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (in Romanian). INSSE. 31 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Consiliul Local Suceva - componență". Primăria Suceava (in Romanian). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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