Dolhasca
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Dolhasca | |
Location of Dolhasca | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Romania |
County | Suceava County |
Status | Town |
Government | |
- Mayor | Maria Cojocariu (Social Democratic Party) |
Area | |
- Total | 110.35 km² (42.6 sq mi) |
Population (2002) | |
- Total | 11,093 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
- Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Website: http://www.primariadolhasca.ro/ |
Dolhasca is a town in southeastern Bukovina, in Suceava County, Romania. In 2002, it had a population of 11,000, of which 89.95% are Romanians and 10.02% are Roma people (Gypsies). It has been declared a town only recently, in 2004, and it contains beside the main town of Dolhasca another seven villages. The Probota Monastery, built in 1530 by Moldavian ruler Petru Rareş, is found close to the town. Notable natives include the actor Alexandru Arşinel.