Castelu

Castelu is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

Castelu
Location in Constanța County
Location in Constanța County
Castelu is located in Romania
Castelu
Castelu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°15′N 28°20′E
CountryRomania
CountyConstanța
SubdivisionsCastelu, Nisipari
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Nicolae Anghel[1] (PMP)
Area
52.80 km2 (20.39 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[2]
4,856
  Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
907040
Area code+40 x41
Vehicle reg.CT
Websitewww.primaria-castelu.ro

The commune includes two villages:

  • Castelu (historical name: Chiostel, Turkish: Köstel)
  • Nisipari (historical name: Caratai, Turkish: Karatay, German: Karatai)

Castelu is located in the central part of the county, along the Danube–Black Sea Canal.

Demographics

At the 2011 census, Castelu had 3,453 Romanians (77.08%), 340 Roma (7.59%), 509 Turks (11.36%), 165 Tatars (3.68%), 6 Aromanians (0.13%), 7 others (0.16%).

References


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