Bran, Brașov
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Bran (German: Törzburg; Hungarian: Törcsvár) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the city of Brașov and consists of five villages: Bran, Poarta (Hungarian: Porta), Predeluț (Kispredeál), Șimon (Simon), and Sohodol (Szohodol).
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Coordinates: 45°30′41″N 25°21′51″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Brașov |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Cosmin Feroiu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 67.85 km2 (26.20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 4,866 |
• Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 507025 |
Area code | (+40) 02 68 |
Vehicle reg. | BV |
Website | www |
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The medieval Bran Castle is a popular tourist destination, partly because it is associated with the home of Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel of the same name;[3] the castle has been listed as one of the Seven Wonders of Romania.