Subcetate | |
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Coordinates: 46°51′N 25°26′E / 46.850°N 25.433°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Harghita |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Vasile Rusu (PSD) |
Area | 51.11 km2 (19.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 712 m (2,336 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,684 |
• Density | 33/km2 (85/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 537300 |
Area code | +40 x66 |
Vehicle reg. | HR |
Subcetate (Hungarian: Gyergyóvárhegy, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈɟɛrɟoːvaːrhɛɟ]; German: Burgberg) is a commune in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Călnaci (Kalnács), Duda (Dudád), Filpea (Fülpe), and Subcetate.
The commune lies on the banks of the Mureș River. It is located in the northwestern part of the county, on the border with Mureș County. The closest city is Toplița, 15 km (9.3 mi) to the northwest; the county seat, Miercurea Ciuc, is 80 km (50 mi) to the south.
The Subcetate railway station serves the CFR Line 400, which connects Brașov to Satu Mare.