Vatra Dornei
| Vatra Dornei | ||
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Mihai Eminescu Street, downtown Vatra Dornei
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 Vatra Dornei
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| Coordinates: 47°20′46″N 25°21′34″E / 47.34611°N 25.35944°ECoordinates: 47°20′46″N 25°21′34″E / 47.34611°N 25.35944°E | ||
| Country |
 Romania
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| County | Suceava County | |
| Status | Municipality | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Ilie Boncheș (Democratic Liberal Party) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 144.34 km2 (55.73 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011 census) | ||
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 13,659 |
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| • Density | 95/km2 (250/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Climate | Dfb | |
| Website | Official site | |
Vatra Dornei (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌvatra ˈdornej]; German: Dorna-Watra; Hungarian: Dornavátra) is a city in Suceava County, north-eastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Bukovina. Vatra Dornei is the fifth largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 13,659 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. It was declared a municipality in 2000, being the newest and smallest municipality in the county. The city administers three villages: Argestru, Roșu and Todireni. Vatra Dornei is a well known spa and ski resort in the Carpathian Mountains.
Vatra Dornei is located in north-east Romania, in the south-western part of Suceava County, 110 km away from Suceava, the capital of the county. The city of Câmpulung Moldovenesc is 40 km away, the city of Bistrița 85 km away, the town of Gura Humorului 74 km away and the town of Broșteni 52 km away.
Vatra Dornei is at the confluence of Bistrița River and Dorna River, in Dorna Depression. Because of its mountain surroundings, the city is a spa and ski resort, one of the oldest resorts in Romania. Vatra Dornei is connected to the Romanian national railway system and has two railway stations, Vatra Dornei and Vatra Dornei Băi, both historical monuments. The European route E58, that links the region of Moldavia with Transylvania, crosses the city.
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