Ditrău

Ditrău ([diˈtrəu]; Hungarian: Ditró or Gyergyóditró [ˈɟɛrɟoːditroː]) is a commune in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Ditrău, Jolotca (Orotva), and Țengheler (Csengellér or Cengellér).

Ditrău
Ditró
The Big church
Location in Harghita County
Ditrău
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°49′N 25°31′E
CountryRomania
CountyHarghita
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Elemér Puskás (UDMR)
Area
114.99 km2 (44.40 sq mi)
Elevation
714 m (2,343 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
5,284
  Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
537090
Area code+40 266
Vehicle reg.HR

The commune sits near the river Martonca, 714 m (2,343 ft) above sea level. The highest point of Ditrău is the Piricske height. Ditrău was first registered in 1567, as Gitró, with 26 gates. There is a significant syenite reserve near the village.

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