Dolhasca
| Dolhasca | ||
|---|---|---|
| Town | ||
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Dolhasca Town Hall | ||
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  Dolhasca Location of Dolhasca | ||
| Coordinates: 47°25′49″N 26°36′34″E / 47.43028°N 26.60944°ECoordinates: 47°25′49″N 26°36′34″E / 47.43028°N 26.60944°E | ||
| Country |
 Romania | |
| County | Suceava County | |
| Status | Town | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Maria Cojocariu (Democratic Liberal Party) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 110.35 km2 (42.61 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011 census)[1] | ||
| • Total |
 9,792 | |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Climate | Dfb | |
| Website | Official site | |
Dolhasca (Romanian pronunciation: [dolˈhaska]) is a town in Suceava County, north-eastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Moldavia. Dolhasca is the eighth largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 9,792 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers seven villages: Budeni, Gulia, Poiana, Poienari, Probota, Siliştea Nouă and Valea Poienei.
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 Moldavian ruler Petru Rareş, is close to the town. Among Dolhasca's notable natives are comedian Alexandru Arşinel and neurosurgeon Constantin N. Arseni.
Demographics
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2002 | 11,009 | — |
| 2011 | 9,792 | −11.1% |
| 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.
Notes
- ↑ "Suceava County at the 2011 census" (PDF) (in Romanian). INSSE. February 2, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dolhasca. |
- (Romanian) Dolhasca Town Hall official site
- (Romanian) Ecomunitate – Dolhasca web page
- (Romanian) Suceava County site – Dolhasca web page
