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'''Dumbrăveni''' (before 1945 ''Ibașfalău''; {{lang-de|Elisabethstadt}}; Saxon dialect: ''Eppeschdorf''; {{lang-hu|Erzsébetváros}}) is a town in the north of [[Sibiu County]], in the centre of [[Transylvania]], central [[Romania]]. The town administers two villages, Ernea (''Ehrgang''; ''Argung''; ''Szászernye'') and Șaroș pe Târnave (''Scharosch''; ''Šuerš''; ''Szászsáros'').
'''Dumbrăveni''' (before 1945 ''Ibașfalău''; {{lang-de|Elisabethstadt}}; Saxon dialect: ''Eppeschdorf''; {{lang-hu|Erzsébetváros}}) is a town in the north of [[Sibiu County]], in the centre of [[Transylvania]], central [[Romania]]. The town administers two villages, [[:ro:Ernea|Ernea (''Ehrgang''; ''Argung''; ''Szászernye'')]] and Șaroș pe Târnave (''Scharosch an der Kokel''; ''Šuerš''; ''Szászsáros'').


==Geography==
==Geography==
Dumbrăveni lies on the banks of the river [[Târnava Mare]], {{cvt|20|km}} east from the city of [[Mediaș]], the second largest city in the county, and {{cvt|77|km}} northeast of [[Sibiu]], the county seat. It is situated on the [[Transylvanian Plateau]], on the border with [[Mureș County]], midway between Mediaș and [[Sighișoara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.primariadumbraveni.ro/istoria/|title=Istoria Orașului: Așezare|language=ro|website=www.primariadumbraveni.ro|publisher=Dumbrăveni Townhall|access-date=September 19, 2021}}</ref>
Dumbrăveni lies on the banks of the river [[Târnava Mare]], {{cvt|20|km}} east from the city of [[Mediaș]], the second largest city in the county, and {{cvt|77|km}} northeast of [[Sibiu]], the county seat. It is situated on the [[Transylvanian Plateau]], on the border with [[Mureș County]], midway between Mediaș and [[Sighișoara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.primariadumbraveni.ro/istoria/|title=Istoria Orașului: Așezare|language=ro|website=www.primariadumbraveni.ro|publisher=Dumbrăveni Townhall|access-date=September 19, 2021}}</ref>


The town is traversed by [[Roads in Romania|National Road]] {{ill|DN14|ro}}, which connects Sibiu to Sighișoara. There is also a train station that serves [[Căile Ferate Române Line 300|Line 300]] of the [[Căile Ferate Române|CFR]] network, which connects [[Bucharest]] with the [[Hungary|Hungarian]] border near [[Oradea]].
The town is crossed on its southern edge by [[Roads in Romania|National Road]] {{ill|DN14|ro}}, which connects Sibiu to Sighișoara. There is also a train station that serves [[Căile Ferate Române Line 300|Line 300]] of the [[Căile Ferate Române|CFR]] network, which connects [[Bucharest]] with the [[Hungary|Hungarian]] border near [[Oradea]].


The [[Șaroș gas field]] is located on the territory of Dumbrăveni.
The [[Șaroș gas field]] is located on the territory of Dumbrăveni.


==Demographics==
== Demographics ==

{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
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|2002 |8812
|2011 |6990
|2011 |6990
|2021 |6238
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At the [[2021 Romanian census]], Dumbrăveni had a population of 6,238. According to the [[2011 Romanian census|2011 census]], 71.1% of inhabitants were [[Romanians]], 18.4% [[Romani people in Romania|Roma]], 9.2% [[Hungarians in Romania|Hungarians]], and 1% [[Germans of Romania|Germans]] (more specifically [[Transylvanian Saxons]]).


For Armenian Catholics, see [[Ordinariate for Armenian Catholics of Romania]].
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According to the 2011 census, 71.1% of inhabitants were [[Romanians]], 18.4% [[Roma in Romania|Roma]], 9.2% [[Hungarians]] and 1% [[Germans]].


==Natives==
==Natives==
*[[Virgil Atanasiu]]
*[[Virgil Atanasiu]] (born 1937), sports shooter
*[[Árpád Szabó]]
*[[Árpád Szabó]] (1878–1948), Hungarian politician

== Education ==

There are two secondary schools in this town: the [[Dumbrăveni Theoretical High School]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.monitoruldemedias.ro/2013/06/liceul-teoretic-dumbraveni-un-liceu-cu.html|title=Liceul Teoretic Dumbrăveni, un liceu cu o istorie de peste 100 de ani|first=Costică|last=Stafie|language=ro|newspaper=Monitorul de Mediaș|date=June 16, 2013|access-date=September 19, 2021}}</ref> and the [[Timotei Cipariu High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.liceultimoteicipariu.ro|title=Liceul "Timotei Cipariu" Dumbrăveni|language=ro|website=www.liceultimoteicipariu.ro|access-date=September 19, 2021}}</ref>

==See also==
*{{ill|Apafi Castle|ro|Castelul Apafi din Dumbrăveni}}
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*{{ill|Armenian Catholic church of Dumbrăveni|ro|Biserica armeano-catolică „Sf. Elisabeta” din Dumbrăveni}}
*[[Dumbrăveni Prison]]
*{{ill|Fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave|ro|Biserica fortificată din Șaroș pe Târnave}}
*{{ill|Roman Catholic church of Dumbrăveni|ro|Biserica romano-catolică „Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel” din Dumbrăveni}}


==Education==
== Gallery ==
There are two secondary schools in this town: the Dumbrăveni Theoretical High School and the Timotei Cipariu High School.


==Image gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Dumbraveni Castelul (1).JPG|{{ill|Apafi Castle|ro|Castelul Apafi din Dumbrăveni}} in Dumbrăveni
File:DumbraveniSB (7).JPG|Timotei Cipariu High School in Dumbrăveni
File:Dumbraveni Castelul (1).JPG|Apafi Castle
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File:Dumbraveni Biserica romano catolica (1).JPG|{{ill|Roman Catholic church of Dumbrăveni|ro|Biserica romano-catolică „Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel” din Dumbrăveni}}
File:Dumbraveni church outside.jpg|{{ill|Armenian Catholic church of Dumbrăveni|ro|Biserica armeano-catolică „Sf. Elisabeta” din Dumbrăveni}}
File:Dumbraveni Biserica romano catolica (1).JPG|Roman Catholic church
File:Dumbraveni church outside.jpg|Armenian Catholic church in the main square of Dumbrăveni
File:Saros pe Tarnave IMG 5613.jpg|[[Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania|Fortified church]] of Șaroș pe Târnave village
File:Saros pe Tarnave IMG 5613.jpg|[[Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania|Fortified church]] of Șaroș pe Târnave village
File:Saros_pe_Tarnave_IMG_5612.jpg|Medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church church of Șaroș pe Târnave in winter
File:Planul bisericii fortificate din Saros pe Tarnave.jpg|The plan of the medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 09:55, 8 November 2023

For other uses, see Dumbrăveni (disambiguation).
Dumbrăveni
Town
Dumbrăveni Townhall
Dumbrăveni Townhall
Coat of arms of Dumbrăveni
Coat of arms
Location in Sibiu County
Location in Sibiu County
Dumbrăveni is located in Romania
Dumbrăveni
Dumbrăveni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 46°13′39″N 24°34′33″E / 46.22750°N 24.57583°E / 46.22750; 24.57583
LandRumänien
CountySibiu
Regierung
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Emil Dârloșan[1] (PSD)
Area
55.75 km2 (21.53 sq mi)
Elevation
495 m (1,624 ft)
Highest elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Lowest elevation
340 m (1,120 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
6,238
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.SB
Websitewww.primariadumbraveni.ro

Dumbrăveni (before 1945 Ibașfalău; German: Elisabethstadt; Saxon dialect: Eppeschdorf; Hungarian: Erzsébetváros) is a town in the north of Sibiu County, in the centre of Transylvania, central Romania. The town administers two villages, Ernea (Ehrgang; Argung; Szászernye) and Șaroș pe Târnave (Scharosch an der Kokel; Šuerš; Szászsáros).

Geography

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Dumbrăveni lies on the banks of the river Târnava Mare, 20 km (12 mi) east from the city of Mediaș, the second largest city in the county, and 77 km (48 mi) northeast of Sibiu, the county seat. It is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, on the border with Mureș County, midway between Mediaș and Sighișoara.[3]

The town is crossed on its southern edge by National Road DN14 [ro], which connects Sibiu to Sighișoara. There is also a train station that serves Line 300 of the CFR network, which connects Bucharest with the Hungarian border near Oradea.

The Șaroș gas field is located on the territory of Dumbrăveni.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1910 4,408—    
1930 4,067−7.7%
1948 4,562+12.2%
1956 5,367+17.6%
1966 8,452+57.5%
1977 9,883+16.9%
1992 9,354−5.4%
2002 8,812−5.8%
2011 6,990−20.7%
2021 6,238−10.8%
Source: Census data

At the 2021 Romanian census, Dumbrăveni had a population of 6,238. According to the 2011 census, 71.1% of inhabitants were Romanians, 18.4% Roma, 9.2% Hungarians, and 1% Germans (more specifically Transylvanian Saxons).

For Armenian Catholics, see Ordinariate for Armenian Catholics of Romania.

Natives

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Bildung

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There are two secondary schools in this town: the Dumbrăveni Theoretical High School[4] and the Timotei Cipariu High School.[5]

See also

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  • Timotei Cipariu High School in Dumbrăveni
    Timotei Cipariu High School in Dumbrăveni
  • Apafi Castle
    Apafi Castle
  • Roman Catholic church
    Roman Catholic church
  • Armenian Catholic church in the main square of Dumbrăveni
    Armenian Catholic church in the main square of Dumbrăveni
  • Fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave village
    Fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave village
  • Medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church church of Șaroș pe Târnave in winter
    Medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church church of Șaroș pe Târnave in winter
  • The plan of the medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave
    The plan of the medieval Evangelical Lutheran Transylvanian Saxon fortified church of Șaroș pe Târnave

References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. ^ "Istoria Orașului: Așezare". www.primariadumbraveni.ro (in Romanian). Dumbrăveni Townhall. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  4. ^ Stafie, Costică (June 16, 2013). "Liceul Teoretic Dumbrăveni, un liceu cu o istorie de peste 100 de ani". Monitorul de Mediaș (in Romanian). Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "Liceul "Timotei Cipariu" Dumbrăveni". www.liceultimoteicipariu.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved September 19, 2021.
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