Spermezeu (Hungarian: Ispánmező) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Dobricel (Kisdebrek), Dumbrăvița (Dögmező), Hălmăsău (Helmesaljavölgy), Lunca Borlesei, Păltineasa (Jávorvölgy), Sita (Szita), Spermezeu, and Șesuri Spermezeu-Vale (Síktelep). Dobricel and Dumbrăvița were part of Căianu Mic Commune until 2004.

Spermezeu
Wooden church in Spermezeu
Wooden church in Spermezeu
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Spermezeu is located in Romania
Spermezeu
Spermezeu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°18′N 24°9′E / 47.300°N 24.150°E / 47.300; 24.150
CountryRomania
CountyBistrița-Năsăud
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Sorin Hognogi (PNL)
Area
69.64 km2 (26.89 sq mi)
Elevation
342 m (1,122 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
3,445
 • Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
427275
Area code+40 x59
Vehicle reg.BN
Websitecomunaspermezeu.ro

The commune is situated in a hilly area at the northern edge of the Transylvanian Plateau, on the banks of the river Ilișua. It is located in the western part of Bistrița-Năsăud County, about 21 km (13 mi) from the town of Beclean and 46 km (29 mi) from the county seat, Bistrița.

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.