Bilbor
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| Bilbor | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
| Location of Bilbor, Harghita Location of Bilbor, Harghita |
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| Country |  Romania |
| County | Harghita County |
| Status | Commune |
| Area | |
| • Total | 227.31 km2 (87.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 2,859 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Bilbor (Hungarian: Bélbor, Hungarian pronunciation :[ˈbeːlbor]) is a commune in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bilbor (Bélbor) and Răchitiş (Rakottyás).
Name
Its name is of Slavic origin, meaning white pine, derived from *bělъ, white and *borъ, pine.[1]
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.[2]
Religion
As of the 2002 census, the population was divided as follows:[3]
- Romanian Orthodox - 2845
- Roman Catholic - 12
- Greek Catholic - 1
- Evangelical Lutheran - 1
Natives
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External links
References
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- ↑ http://www.edrc.ro/recensamant.jsp?regiune_id=2568&judet_id=2739&localitate_id=2751
- ↑ http://www.edrc.ro/recensamant.jsp?regiune_id=2568&judet_id=2739&localitate_id=2751
