Dealu
Dealu
Oroszhegy | |
|---|---|
Location in Harghita County | |
Dealu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 46°24′N 25°18′E / 46.400°N 25.300°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Harghita |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Elemér Imre Bálint (UDMR) |
Area | 96.95 km2 (37.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 4,104 |
| • Density | 42.33/km2 (109.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 537080 |
| Area code | +(40) 266 |
| Vehicle reg. | HR |
| Website | comunadealu |
Dealu (Hungarian: Oroszhegy, meaning "Russian Mountain"; Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈoroshɛɟ]) is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania. The commune is composed of seven villages: Dealu, Fâncel (Székelyfancsal), Sâncrai (Székelyszentkirály), Tămașu (Székelyszenttamás), Tibod (Tibód), Ulcani (Ülke), and Valea Rotundă (Uknyéd).
The route of the Via Transilvanica long-distance trail passes through the villages of Dealu, Ulcani, and Tămașu. Dealu is also renowned for its plum-based pálinka.