Ostrov, Tulcea
Commune in Tulcea, Romania
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Ostrov is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ostrov and Piatra.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsOstrov, Piatra
Area
118.796 km2 (45.867 sq mi)Population
(2021-12-01)[2]
1,764Ostrov | |
|---|---|
Location in Tulcea County | |
  Ostrov Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°56′N 28°09′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Tulcea |
| Subdivisions | Ostrov, Piatra |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ion Tănase[1] (PSD) |
Area | 118.796 km2 (45.867 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 1,764 |
| • Density | 14.85/km2 (38.46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 827175 |
| Vehicle reg. | TL |
| Website | www |
It is the site of the Roman fort Beroe in the Roman province of Moesia and part of the defensive frontier system of the Limes Moesiae along the Danube.[3]
The Beroe archaeological site is on the bank of the branch of the Danube River, 3 km south of Ostrov village. The first historical reference related to the fortress dates to the 2 century AD, the fort being inhabited until the early 7 century.
