Crucea, Constanța

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

Crucea
Crucea cultural center
Crucea cultural center
Location in Constanța County
Location in Constanța County
Crucea is located in Romania
Crucea
Crucea
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°32′N 28°14′E
CountryRomania
CountyConstanța
SubdivisionsCrucea, Băltăgești, Crișan, Gălbiori, Șiriu, Stupina
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Iulian Tudorache[1] (PNL)
Area
238.16 km2 (91.95 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2011-10-31)[2]
2,945
  Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
907095
Area code+40 x41
Vehicle reg.CT
Websitewww.primaria-crucea.ro

The commune includes six villages:

  • Crucea (historical name: Satișchioi, Turkish: Satışköy)
  • Băltăgești
  • Crișan (historical name: Capugi, Turkish: Kapıcı) - named after Marcu Giurgiu, also known as Crișan, one of the leaders of the 1784-1785 peasant revolt in Transylvania
  • Gălbiori (historical name: Sarâgea, Turkish: Sarıca)
  • Șiriu (historical name: Sublocotenent Măndoiu)
  • Stupina (historical name: Ercheșec, Turkish: Erkeşek)

Demographics

At the 2011 census, Crucea had 2,768 Romanians (99.39%), 5 Roma (0.18%), 7 Turks (0.25%), 5 others (0.18%).

References

Hang gliding take-off at Băltăgești
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