Cetate, Dolj
Cetate is a commune in Dolj County, Oltenia, Romania with a population of 6,000 people. It is composed of two villages, Cetate and Moreni.
Cetate | |
|---|---|
 Location in Dolj County | |
  Cetate Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°6′N 23°03′E | |
| Country |  Romania |
| County | Dolj |
| Population (2011)[1] | 5,368 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | DJ |
In January 1854, during the Crimean War, Cetate was the scene of a battle between a Russian garrison there and a Turkish army based in Calafat. The battle was inconclusive, though the Turks were unable to capture the town.
References
- "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
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