Coșbuc (until 1925 Hordou; Hungarian: Hordó; German: Faassendorf) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. Since the village of Bichigiu was transferred to Telciu commune in 2004, Coșbuc remains the commune's only village.
Coșbuc | |
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Coordinates: 47°21′47″N 24°23′24″E / 47.36306°N 24.39000°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Bistrița-Năsăud |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Ioan Pavelea (PSD) |
Area | 91.96 km2 (35.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,738 |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 427070 |
Area code | (+40) 02 63 |
Vehicle reg. | BN |
Website | primariacosbuc |
The poet George Coșbuc was born here in 1866.
References
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George Coșbuc memorial house
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Train station
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Police station
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Bridge over the river Sălăuța
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