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 | |
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 Former Lutheran church in Dumitra | |
 Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County | |
  Dumitra Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°13′N 24°28′E / 47.217°N 24.467°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Bistrița-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 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 427075 |
| Area code | +40 x59 |
| Vehicle reg. | BN |
| Website | primariadumitra |
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
- George Ciorceri (born 1955), former footballer, currently a manager
- Gerhard Poschner (born 1969), German footballer
- Walter Thomae (born 1966), German football coach
References
Church of the Annunciation in Cepari
Bacon Tower in Dumitra
Lutheran church in Tărpiu
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