Curcani
Commune in Călărași, Romania
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Curcani is a commune in Călărași County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Curcani and Sălcioara.
CountryRomania
Established24 September 1878 (first attested)
Area
55.2 km2 (21.3 sq mi)Elevation27 m (89 ft)
Curcani | |
|---|---|
Location in Călărași County | |
  Curcani Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°12′N 26°35′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Călărași |
| Established | 24 September 1878 (first attested) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Aurel Bogdan Popa (PNL) |
Area | 55.2 km2 (21.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 5,301 |
| • Density | 96.0/km2 (249/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 917040 |
| Area code | +(40) 242 |
| Vehicle reg. | CL |
| Website | www |
At the 2002 census, there were 5,233 inhabitants. Of these, 65.8% were ethnic Romanians and 34.1% Roma; 99.6% were Romanian Orthodox. At the 2021 census, Curcani had had a population of 5,301; of thise, 62.03% were Romanians and 25.92% Roma.[2]
The commune's name, meaning "turkeys", was bestowed in the aftermath of the Romanian War of Independence, and refers to a nickname given to Dorobanți troops.[3]
