Bilbor
| Bilbor | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
 Location of Bilbor, Harghita |
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| Country |
 Romania
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| County | Harghita County |
| Status | Commune |
| Area | |
| • Total | 227.31 km2 (87.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 2,859 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Bilbor (Hungarian: Bélbor, Hungarian pronunciation :[ˈbeːlbor]) is a commune in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bilbor (Bélbor) and Răchitiș (Rakottyás).
Its name is of Slavic origin, meaning white pine, derived from , white and , pine.
The commune has an absolute ethnic Romanian majority. According to the 2002 census, it has a population of 2,859, of which 99.44% or 2,843 are Romanians. Hungarians represent 0.55% or 16 individuals.
As of the 2002 census, the population was divided as follows:
Coordinates: 47°03′N 25°31′E / 47.050°N 25.517°E
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