Chirnogeni

Commune in Constanța, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chirnogeni (Romanian pronunciation: [kirnoˈd͡ʒenʲ]) is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

CountryRomania
SubdivisionsChirnogeni, Credința, Plopeni
Area
116.06 km2 (44.81 sq mi)
Population
(2021-12-01)[2]
2,959
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Chirnogeni
Location in Constanța County
Location in Constanța County
Chirnogeni is located in Romania
Chirnogeni
Chirnogeni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 43°54′0″N 28°14′0″E
CountryRomania
CountyConstanța
SubdivisionsChirnogeni, Credința, Plopeni
Government
  Mayor (20202024)Gheorghe Manta[1] (PSD)
Area
116.06 km2 (44.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
2,959
  Density25.50/km2 (66.03/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Vehicle reg.CT
Websitewww.primaria-chirnogeni.ro
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The commune includes two villages:

  • Chirnogeni (historical name: Ghiuvenlia, Turkish: Güvenli), named after Chirnogi, whence many settlers came[3]
  • Credința (historical name: Sofular, Turkish: Sofular)
  • Plopeni (historical name: Cavaclar, Turkish: Kavaklar)

Demographics

At the 2011 census, Chirnogeni had 3,105 Romanians (98.98%), 26 Roma (0.83%), 4 Turks (0.13%), 2 others (0.06%).

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