Bilbor

Bilbor (Hungarian: Bélbor, Hungarian pronunciation :[ˈbeːlbor]) is a commune in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bilbor (Bélbor) and Răchitiș (Rakottyás).

Bilbor
The Octavian Codru Tăslăuanu School in Bilbor
The Octavian Codru Tăslăuanu School in Bilbor
Coat of arms of Bilbor
Location in Harghita County
Location in Harghita County
Bilbor is located in Romania
Bilbor
Bilbor
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°03′55″N 25°29′25″E
CountryRomania
CountyHarghita
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Ilie-Daniel Hângan[1] (PNL)
Area
227.31 km2 (87.76 sq mi)
Elevation
917 m (3,009 ft)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[2]
2,638
  Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
537020
Area code+40 x66
Vehicle reg.HR
Websiteprimariabilbor.ro

Name

Its name is of Slavic origin, meaning white pine, derived from *bělъ, white and *borъ, pine.[3]

Demographics

The commune has an absolute ethnic Romanian majority. According to the 2002 census, it has a population of 2,859, of which 99.44% or 2,843 are Romanians. Hungarians represent 0.55% or 16 individuals.[4]

Religion

As of the 2002 census, the population was divided as follows:[5]

Natives

References

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