Nalbant
| Nalbant | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
 Location of Nalbant | |
| Coordinates: 45°03′N 28°37′E / 45.050°N 28.617°ECoordinates: 45°03′N 28°37′E / 45.050°N 28.617°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Tulcea |
| Component villages | Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu, Trestenic |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Iohan Klein (since 2004) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 119.43 km2 (46.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 2,834 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (61/sq mi) |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | Primăria Comunei Nalbant (in Romanian) |
Nalbant is a commune in Tulcea County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu (since 1948; until 1923 Bașchioi; Principele Mihai from 1923 to 1948) and Trestenic.
The commune's name comes from Turkish, nalbant from Persian nal-band meaning blacksmith (nal - nail, horse shoe, band - to bond, to tie).
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