Bran, Brașov
Bran (German: Törzburg; Hungarian: Törcsvár) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the city of Brașov and consists of five villages: Bran, Poarta (Hungarian: Porta), Predeluț (Kispredeál), Șimon (Simon), and Sohodol (Szohodol).
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Location of Bran within Brașov County | |
Bran Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°30′41″N 25°21′51″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Brașov |
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| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Cosmin Feroiu (PNL) |
| Area | 67.85 km2 (26.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 4,866 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 507025 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 68 |
| Vehicle reg. | BV |
| Website | www |
The medieval Bran Castle is a popular tourist destination, partly because it is associated with the home of Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel of the same name; the castle has been listed as one of the Seven Wonders of Romania.
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