Ciucurova Explained

Type:commune
County:Tulcea
Ciucurova
Subdivisions:Atmagea, Ciucurova, Fântâna Mare
Leader Name:Marin Șerban[1]
Leader Party:PNL
Leader Term:2020 - 2024
Coordinates:44.9333°N 57°W
Elevation:137
Area Total:151.65
Population Total:auto
Postal Code:827055
Area Code:+(40) 240

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

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

Ciucurova is located in the southwestern part of Tulcea County, from of the county seat, Tulcea. It is crossed by national road, which connects the town of Măcin, to the northwest, to the port city of Constanța, to the south.

At the 2021 census, the commune had a population of 1,725; of those, 62.14% were Romanians, 20,99% Roma, and 1.97% Turks.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Results of the 2020 local elections . Central Electoral Bureau . 14 June 2021 . dmy-all.
  2. Web site: Populația rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021. INSSE. ro. 31 May 2023.