Dej
Municipality in Cluj, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dej (Romanian pronunciation: [deʒ]; Hungarian: Dés; German: Desch, Burglos; Yiddish: דעעש Desh) is a municipality in Transylvania, Romania, 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Cluj-Napoca, in Cluj County. It lies where the river Someșul Mic meets the river Someșul Mare. The city administers four villages: Ocna Dejului (Désakna), Peștera (Pestes), Pintic (Oláhpéntek), and Șomcutu Mic (Kissomkút).[4]
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Coordinates: 47°05′14″N 23°48′19″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Cluj |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Costan Morar[1] (PNL) |
Area | 109.12 km2 (42.13 sq mi) |
Elevation | 285 m (935 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 31,475 |
• Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 405200 |
Area code | +40 x64[3] |
Vehicle reg. | CJ |
Website | www |
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The city lies at the crossroads of important railroads and highways linking it to Cluj-Napoca, Baia Mare, Satu Mare, Deda, Bistrița, and Vatra Dornei.