Castelu
Commune in Constanța, Romania
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Castelu (Romanian pronunciation: [kaˈstelu]) is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsCastelu, Nisipari
Area
52.80 km2 (20.39 sq mi)Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Castelu | |
|---|---|
Location in Constanța County | |
  Castelu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°15′N 28°20′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Constanța |
| Subdivisions | Castelu, Nisipari |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Nicolae Anghel[1] (PMP) |
Area | 52.80 km2 (20.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 5,241 |
| • Density | 99.26/km2 (257.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 907040 |
| Area code | +40 x41 |
| Vehicle reg. | CT |
| Website | www |
The commune includes two villages:
- Castelu (historical name: Chiostel, Turkish: Köstel)
- Nisipari (historical name: Caratai, Turkish: Karatay, German: Karatai)
Castelu is located in the central part of the county, along the Danube–Black Sea Canal.
Demographics
At the 2011 census, Castelu had 3,453 Romanians (77.08%), 340 Roma (7.59%), 509 Turks (11.36%), 165 Tatars (3.68%), 6 Aromanians (0.13%), 7 others (0.16%).
Gallery
Scythian bowl, 5th century BC, found at Castelu. In display at the Museum of National History in Constanța
