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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).
Name
Its name is of Slavic origin, meaning white pine, derived from *bělъ, white and *borъ, pine.
Demographics
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.
Religion
As of the 2002 census, the population was divided as follows:
Romanian Orthodox - 2845
Roman Catholic - 12
Greek Catholic - 1
Evangelical Lutheran - 1
Natives
Horațiu Giurgiu
Romul Nuțiu
Octavian Codru Tăslăuanu
References
External links
Commune website