Turcoaia
Commune in Tulcea, Romania
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Turcoaia is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Turcoaia.
Turcoaia | |
|---|---|
The Danube near Turcoaia | |
 Location in Tulcea County | |
  Turcoaia Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°07′N 28°11′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Tulcea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Năstase Sandu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 56.61 km2 (21.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,822 |
| • Density | 49.85/km2 (129.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 827230 |
| Area code | +40 x40 |
| Vehicle reg. | TL |
| Website | turcoaia |
A village called Iglița used to exist in the area; after being destroyed, its territory was folded into that of Turcoaia.[3]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,695 | — |
| 2011 | 3,187 | −13.7% |
| 2021 | 2,822 | −11.5% |
| Source: Census data | ||
