Spermezeu

Spermezeu (Ispánmező) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Dobricel (Kisdebrek), Dumbrăvița (Dögmező), Hălmăsău (Helmesaljavölgy), Lunca Borlesei, Păltineasa (Jávorvölgy), Sita (Szita), Spermezeu, and Șesuri Spermezeu-Vale (Síktelep). Dobricel and Dumbrăvița were part of Căianu Mic Commune until 2004.

The commune is situated in a hilly area at the northern edge of the Transylvanian Plateau, on the banks of the river Ilișua. It is located in the western part of Bistrița-Năsăud County, about 21 km from the town of Beclean and 46 km from the county seat, Bistrița.