- Dolhasca
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"Siliştea Nouă" redirects here. For the commune in Teleorman County that formerly bore this name, see Siliştea Gumeşti.
Dolhasca — Town —
Coat of armsLocation of Dolhasca Coordinates: 47°25′31″N 26°36′35″E / 47.42528°N 26.60972°ECoordinates: 47°25′31″N 26°36′35″E / 47.42528°N 26.60972°E Country Romania County Suceava County Status Town Government - Mayor Maria Cojocariu (Social Democratic Party) Area - Total 110.35 km2 (42.6 sq mi) Population (2002) - Total 11,093 Time zone EET (UTC+2) - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) Website http://www.primariadolhasca.ro/ Dolhasca (Romanian pronunciation: [dolˈhaska]) is a town in northeastern Moldavia, in Suceava County, Romania. In 2002, it had a population of 11,093, of which 90% were Romanians and 10% Roma. It was declared a town in 2004 and it administers seven villages: Budeni, Gulia, Poiana, Poienari, Probota, Siliştea Nouă and Valea Poienei.
The Probota Monastery, built in 1530 by Moldavian ruler Petru Rareş, is found close to the town. Notable natives include the actor Alexandru Arşinel.
Categories:- Towns in Romania
- Populated places in Suceava County
- Suceava County geography stubs
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