What is "bistrita"

Bistrița (; , archaic Nösen; ) is the capital city of Bistriţa-Năsăud County, in northern Transylvania, Romania. It is situated on the Bistriţa River. The city has a population of approximately 70,000 inhabitants, and it administers six villages: Ghinda (Windau; Vinda), Sărata (Salz; Sófalva), Sigmir (Schönbirk; Szépnyír), Slătiniţa (Pintak; Pinták), Unirea (Wallendorf; Aldorf) and Viişoara (Heidendorf; Besenyő).

Bistriţa is a city in Romania.

Bistriţa may also refer to several other entities in Romania:

• Bistriţa-Năsăud County
  • Bistrița Bârgăului, a commune in Bistriţa-Năsăud County
• Bistriţa, a village in Hinova Commune, Mehedinţi County
• Bistriţa, a village in Alexandru cel Bun Commune, Neamţ County
• Bistriţa, a village in Costeşti Commune, Vâlcea County
• Berești-Bistrița, a commune in Bacău County
• Bistriţa Nouă, a village administered by Piatra Olt town, Olt County
• Bistrița Monastery, Neamţ County