Ciucurova

Ciucurova is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Atmagea, Ciucurova and Fântâna Mare (historical name: Başpunar).

Ciucurova
Location in Tulcea County
Ciucurova
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°56′N 28°29′E
Country Romania
CountyTulcea
SubdivisionsAtmagea, Ciucurova, Fântâna Mare
Government
  MayorMarin Șerban (PNL)
Area
151.65 km2 (58.55 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
1,977
  Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
827055
Vehicle reg.TL
Websitewww.primariaciucurova.ro

The commune's name comes from Turkish, Çukurova meaning low-plain (çukur - low, ova - plain).

References

  1. "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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