Mărișelu (Hungarian: Sajónagyfalu; German: Großdorf) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Bârla (Berlád), Domnești (Bilak), Jeica (Zselyk), Măgurele (Serling), Mărișelu, Nețeni (Nec), and Sântioana (Sajószentiván).

Mărișelu
Church in Mărișelu
Church in Mărișelu
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Mărișelu is located in Romania
Mărișelu
Mărișelu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°0′42″N 24°30′29″E / 47.01167°N 24.50806°E / 47.01167; 24.50806
CountryRomania
CountyBistrița-Năsăud
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Horea-Călin Petruț (PSD)
Area
77.54 km2 (29.94 sq mi)
Elevation
357 m (1,171 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,246
 • Density29/km2 (75/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
427150
Area code+(40) x59
Vehicle reg.BN
Websitewww.comunamariselu.ro

The commune is situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, in the Nösnerland, a historic region of northeastern Transylvania. It is located in the southern part of Bistrița-Năsăud County, 20 km (12 mi) from the county seat, Bistrița, and is crossed by county road DJ154.

The route of the Via Transilvanica long-distance trail passes through the villages of Mărișelu and Măgurele.[2]

Natives

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References

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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  2. ^ "Highlands | Via Transilvanica". www.viatransilvanica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-10.