Măgura Ilvei is a commune located in Bistrița-Năsăud County, in the historical region of Transylvania, Romania. The administrative entity is composed of two villages: Măgura Ilvei and Poiana Ilvei.
Geography
The commune lies in the northern part of the county, close to the Rodna Mountains and along the Ilva River, a tributary of the Anyș River. The terrain is characterized by hills and forested areas typical of the Eastern Carpathian foothills.
Etymology
The name “Măgura” is a Romanian term meaning “hill” or “rocky elevation,” while “Ilvei” derives from the Ilva River that flows through the area. Together, the name denotes a settlement situated on or near a hill by the Ilva River.
Administration
Măgura Ilvei is governed by a mayor and a local council, in accordance with Romanian local administration law. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bistrița-Năsăud County authorities.
Demographics
Population data for the commune are recorded in national censuses. Specific recent figures are not provided in the consulted encyclopedic sources.
Economy and Infrastructure
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, forestry, and small‑scale livestock breeding. The commune is accessed by county roads that connect it to nearby towns such as Bistrița, the county capital. Basic public services, including a primary school and a health dispensary, serve the local population.
Cultural and Historical Aspects
Măgura Ilvei, like many rural settlements in Transylvania, retains traditional wooden architecture and cultural practices associated with the region’s Romanian heritage. No major historical events or monuments of national significance are documented in the available encyclopedic references.
References
Information is derived from standard geographic and administrative descriptions of Romanian communes as presented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
