Dolhasca

Dolhasca (Romanian pronunciation: [dolˈhaska]) is a town in Suceava County, north-eastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Western Moldavia. Dolhasca is the eighth largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 9,792 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers seven villages: Budeni, Gulia, Poiana, Poienari, Probota, Siliștea Nouă and Valea Poienei.

"Siliștea Nouă" redirects here. For the commune that formerly bore this name, see Siliștea Gumești.
Dolhasca
Town
Dolhasca Town Hall
Coat of arms
Location in Suceava County
Dolhasca
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°25′49″N 26°36′34″E
Country Romania
CountySuceava
Government
 • MayorDecebal Isachi[1] (PNL)
Area
110.35 km2 (42.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
10,298
 • Density93/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.SV
WebsiteOfficial site

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 Moldavian ruler Petru Rareș, is close to the town. Among Dolhasca's notable natives are comedian Alexandru Arșinel and neurosurgeon Constantin N. Arseni.

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 11,009—    
2011 9,792−11.1%
Source: Census data

In 2002, Dolhasca had a population of 11,009 inhabitants, 90% of which were Romanians and the rest Roma. At that time, it was one of the most populated rural localities in Suceava County.

Notes
  1. "Results of the 2016 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  2. "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
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