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 | |
|---|---|
 Location in Tulcea County | |
  Nalbant Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°03′N 28°37′E | |
| Country |  |
| County | Tulcea |
| Subdivisions | Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu, Trestenic |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Iohan Klein (since 2004) |
| Area | 119.43 km2 (46.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | 2,522 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | TL |
| Website | Primăria Comunei Nalbant (in Romanian) |
The commune's name comes from Turkish, nalbant from Persian nal-band meaning blacksmith (nal - nail, horse shoe, band - to bond, to tie).
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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