Dolhasca
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"Siliştea Nouă" redirects here. For the commune in Teleorman County that formerly bore this name, see Siliştea Gumeşti.
| Dolhasca | |||
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 Dolhasca
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| Coordinates: 47°25′31″N 26°36′35″E / 47.42528°N 26.60972°ECoordinates: 47°25′31″N 26°36′35″E / 47.42528°N 26.60972°E | |||
| Country |  Romania |
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| 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 (Romanian pronunciation: [dolˈhaska]) is a town in northeastern Moldavia, in Suceava County, Romania. In 2002, it had a population of 11,093, of which 90% were Romanians and 10% Roma. It was declared a town in 2004 and it administers seven villages: Budeni, Gulia, Poiana, Poienari, Probota, Siliştea Nouă and Valea Poienei.
The Probota Monastery, built in 1530 by Moldavian ruler Petru Rareş, is found close to the town. Notable natives include the actor Alexandru Arşinel.
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