Lunca Ilvei (Hungarian: Ilvatelek) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Lunca Ilvei. The village is part of the Via Transilvanica long-distance trail and marks the transition from its Bucovina section to the Highlands section.[2]

Lunca Ilvei
Coat of arms of Lunca Ilvei
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Lunca Ilvei is located in Romania
Lunca Ilvei
Lunca Ilvei
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°22′N 24°59′E / 47.367°N 24.983°E / 47.367; 24.983
CountryRomania
CountyBistrița-Năsăud
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Flaviu Lupșan (PNL)
Area
91.21 km2 (35.22 sq mi)
Elevation
682 m (2,238 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
3,152
 • Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
427125
Area code+40 263
Vehicle reg.BN
Websitewww.primarialuncailvei.ro

Geography

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The commune is located in the eastern part of Bistrița-Năsăud County, about 61 km (38 mi) from the county seat, Bistrița, on the border with Suceava County. It lies in a hilly area, at an altitude of 682 ft (208 m), at the foot on the Bârgău Mountains. The river Ilva, a left tributary of the river Someșul Mare, flows through the village.

Natives

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References

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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  2. ^ "Bucovina | Via Transilvanica". www.viatransilvanica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-10.