Nalbant
Nalbant is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu (since 1948; until 1923 Bașchioi; Principele Mihai from 1923 to 1948) and Trestenic.
Nalbant | |
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 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Tulcea County | |
  Nalbant Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°03′N 28°37′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Tulcea |
| Subdivisions | Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu, Trestenic |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ion Nicolae[1] (PNL) |
| Area | 119.43 km2 (46.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | 2,522 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | TL |
| Website | nalbant |
The commune's name comes from Turkish, nalbant from Persian nal-band meaning blacksmith (nal – nail, horse shoe, band – to bond, to tie).
References
- "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
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