Coșbuc, Bistrița-Năsăud

Coșbuc (until 1925 Hordou; Hungarian: Hordó; German: Faassendorf) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. Since the village of Bichigiu was transferred to Telciu commune in 2004, Coșbuc remains the commune's only village.

Coșbuc
Church in Coșbuc
Church in Coșbuc
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Coșbuc is located in Romania
Coșbuc
Coșbuc
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°21′47″N 24°23′24″E
CountryRomania
CountyBistrița-Năsăud
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Ioan Pavelea (PSD)
Area
91.96 km2 (35.51 sq mi)
Elevation
362 m (1,188 ft)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[1]
1,524
  Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
427070
Vehicle reg.BN

The poet George Coșbuc was born here in 1866.

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