Saligny, Constanța
Commune in Constanța, Romania
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Saligny (Romanian pronunciation: [saˈliɲi]) is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsSaligny, Făclia, Ștefan cel Mare
Area
35.27 km2 (13.62 sq mi)Elevation40 m (130 ft)
Saligny | |
|---|---|
Location in Constanța County | |
  Saligny Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°17′N 28°5′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Constanța |
| Subdivisions | Saligny, Făclia, Ștefan cel Mare |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ion Beiu[1] (PSD) |
Area | 35.27 km2 (13.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,058 |
| • Density | 58.35/km2 (151.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 907203 |
| Area code | +(40) x30 |
| Vehicle reg. | CT |
| Website | www |
The commune includes three villages:
- Saligny (historical name: Aziza, Azizia)[3] – named after the Romanian engineer Anghel Saligny
- Făclia (historical name: Facria until 1925)[3]
- Ștefan cel Mare (historical name: Bazaschioi)[3] – named after the Moldavian prince Stephen the Great
Saligny is located in the western part of the county, along the Danube–Black Sea Canal.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,350 | — |
| 2011 | 2,158 | −8.2% |
| 2021 | 2,058 | −4.6% |
| Source: Census data | ||
At the 2011 census, Saligny had 2,158 inhabitants; of those, 96% were Romanians.[4] At the 2021 census, the commune had a population of 2,058, of which 86.64% were Romanians.[5]
