Dumbrăveni

Town in Sibiu, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dumbrăveni (before 1945 Ibașfalău; German: Elisabethstadt; Saxon dialect: Eppeschdorf; Hungarian: Erzsébetváros) is a town in the north of Sibiu County, in the centre of Transylvania, central Romania. The town administers two villages, Ernea (Ehrgang; Argung; Szászernye) and Șaroș pe Târnave (Scharosch an der Kokel; Šuerš; Szászsáros).

CountryRomania
Area
55.75 km2 (21.53 sq mi)
Elevation
495 m (1,624 ft)
Lowestelevation
340 m (1,120 ft)
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Dumbrăveni
Town
Dumbrăveni Townhall
Dumbrăveni Townhall
Coat of arms of Dumbrăveni
Coat of arms
Location in Sibiu County
Location in Sibiu County
Dumbrăveni is located in Romania
Dumbrăveni
Dumbrăveni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°13′39″N 24°34′33″E
CountryRomania
CountySibiu
Government
 • Mayor (2024–2028)Emil Dârloșan[1] (PSD)
Area
55.75 km2 (21.53 sq mi)
Elevation
495 m (1,624 ft)
Highest elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Lowest elevation
340 m (1,120 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
6,238
 • Density111.9/km2 (289.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Vehicle reg.SB
Websitewww.primariadumbraveni.ro
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Geography

Dumbrăveni lies on the banks of the river Târnava Mare, 20 km (12 mi) east from the city of Mediaș, the second largest city in the county, and 77 km (48 mi) northeast of Sibiu, the county seat. It is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, on the border with Mureș County, midway between Mediaș and Sighișoara.[3]

The town is crossed on its southern edge by National Road DN14 [ro], which connects Sibiu to Sighișoara. There is also a train station that serves Line 300 of the CFR network, which connects Bucharest with the Hungarian border near Oradea.

The Șaroș gas field is located on the territory of Dumbrăveni.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1910 4,408—    
1930 4,067−7.7%
1948 4,562+12.2%
1956 5,367+17.6%
1966 8,452+57.5%
1977 9,883+16.9%
1992 9,354−5.4%
2002 8,812−5.8%
2011 6,990−20.7%
2021 6,238−10.8%
Source: Census data
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At the 2021 Romanian census, Dumbrăveni had a population of 6,238. According to the 2011 census, 71.1% of inhabitants were Romanians, 18.4% Roma, 9.2% Hungarians, and 1% Germans (more specifically Transylvanian Saxons).

For Armenian Catholics, see Ordinariate for Armenian Catholics of Romania.

Natives

Education

There are two secondary schools in this town: the Dumbrăveni Theoretical High School[4] and the Timotei Cipariu High School.[5]

See also

  • Apafi Castle [ro]
  • Armenian Catholic church of Dumbrăveni [ro]
  • Dumbrăveni Prison
  • Fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave [ro]
  • Roman Catholic church of Dumbrăveni [ro]

Gallery

  • Timotei Cipariu High School in Dumbrăveni
    Timotei Cipariu High School in Dumbrăveni
  • Apafi Castle
    Apafi Castle
  • Roman Catholic church
    Roman Catholic church
  • Armenian Catholic church in the main square of Dumbrăveni
    Armenian Catholic church in the main square of Dumbrăveni
  • Fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave village
    Fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave village
  • Medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave in winter
    Medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave in winter
  • The plan of the medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave
    The plan of the medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave
  • Statue of Timotei Cipariu
    Statue of Timotei Cipariu
  • Timotei Cipariu square in central Dumbrăveni
    Timotei Cipariu square in central Dumbrăveni
  • Historic house in Dumbrăveni
    Historic house in Dumbrăveni
  • Road to Hoghilag
    Road to Hoghilag
  • Târnava Mare river in Dumbrăveni
    Târnava Mare river in Dumbrăveni

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