Dolhasca
Dolhasca (Romanian pronunciation: [dolˈhaska]) is a town in Suceava County, in the historical region of Western Moldavia, northeastern Romania. Dolhasca is the eighth largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 11,007 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers seven villages, namely: Budeni, Gulia, Poiana, Poienari, Probota, Siliștea Nouă, and Valea Poienei.
Dolhasca | |
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Town | |
Dolhasca Town Hall | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location in Suceava County | |
Dolhasca Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°25′49″N 26°36′34″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Suceava |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Decebal Isachi (PNL) |
| Area | 110.35 km2 (42.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 11,007 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 727170 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 30 |
| Vehicle reg. | SV |
| Website | www |
Despite being a town, Dolhasca looks like a rural settlement in many aspects, and the main occupation of the inhabitants is agriculture. The Probota Monastery, built in 1530 by the Moldavian ruler Petru Rareș, and located close to the town, is one of the Churches of Moldavia UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among Dolhasca's notable natives are comedian Alexandru Arșinel and neurosurgeon Constantin N. Arseni.