Rodna
Rodna | |
|---|---|
Downtown Rodna | |
Location in Bistrița-Năsăud County | |
| Coordinates: 47°25′18″N 24°48′44″E / 47.42167°N 24.81222°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Bistrița-Năsăud |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Valentin Iosif Grapini (PSD) |
Area | 224.15 km2 (86.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 584 m (1,916 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 6,003 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (69/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 427245 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 63 |
| Vehicle reg. | BN |
| Website | comunarodna |
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).
Its name is derived from a Slavic word, ruda, meaning "iron ore", originally being known as Rudna in 14th century documents.