Amzacea
Commune in Constanța, Romania
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Amzacea (Romanian pronunciation: [amˈzatʃe̯a]) is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It includes three villages:
- Amzacea (historical names: Amuza-aci,[3] Turkish: Hamzaça, Amzaça)
- Casicea (historical name: Maior Chiriacescu)[3]
- General Scărișoreanu (historical names: Enghez, Turkish: Engez) - named after the Romanian World War I General Constantin Scărișoreanu. Scărișoreanu received the promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General on the battlefield after the fierce defense of the Topraisar-Amzacea sector of the front by his division during the Second Battle of Cobadin.[4]
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsAmzacea, Casicea, General Scărișoreanu
Area
130.47 km2 (50.37 sq mi)Population
(2021-12-01)[2]
2,454Amzacea | |
|---|---|
Location in Constanța County | |
  Amzacea Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 43°57′32″N 28°23′46″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Constanța |
| Subdivisions | Amzacea, Casicea, General Scărișoreanu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Romică Stan[1] (PSD) |
Area | 130.47 km2 (50.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,454 |
| • Density | 18.81/km2 (48.71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Vehicle reg. | CT |
| Website | www |
