Rodna

Rodna (formerly Rodna Veche; Hungarian: Óradna, Radna; German: Altrodenau) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Rodna and Valea Vinului (Radnaborberek).

Rodna
Downtown Rodna
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Rodna
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°25′18″N 24°48′44″E
CountryRomania
CountyBistrița-Năsăud
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Valentin Iosif Grapini (PSD)
Area
224.15 km2 (86.54 sq mi)
Elevation
584 m (1,916 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
6,003
  Density27/km2 (69/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
427245
Area code(+40) 02 63
Vehicle reg.BN
Websitecomunarodna.ro

Its name is derived from a Slavic word, ruda, meaning "iron ore", originally being known as Rudna in 14th century documents.

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