Mera, Vrancea Explained

Type:commune
County:Vrancea
Population Total:auto
Mera
Coordinates:45.7667°N 82°W

Mera is a commune in Romania. It is located in Vrancea County. It is composed of five villages: Livada, Mera, Milcovel, Roșioara, and Vulcăneasa.

Demographics

According to the 2011 National Census data, the commune has 3,453 inhabitants, in decline from 2002, when the census registered 3,914 people.[1]

History

In Mera lies the former Mera monastery, considered a historical monument of national interest. Built in 1685, it is the only religious edifice built by the Moldavian voivode Constantin Cantemir.[2] The complex contains the "Holy Emperors" church, the exterior wall, and administrative buildings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Recensământul Populației și al Locuințelor 2002 - populația unităților administrative pe etnii" . Kulturális Innovációs Alapítvány (KIA.hu - The Cultural Foundation for Innovation) . 6 August 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120119074225/http://www.kia.hu/konyvtar/erdely/erd2002/etnii2002.zip . 19 January 2012 .
  2. Web site: "Mera sau Mira, mănăstire". (Mera or Mira, monastery). Marele Dicționar Geografic al Romîniei (The Great Geographic Dictionary of Romania).. Lahovari. George Ioan. 1901.