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Commune in Constanța, Romania
Castelu
Location in Constanța County
Location in Constanța County
Castelu is located in Romania
Castelu
Castelu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°15′N 28°20′E / 44.250°N 28.333°E / 44.250; 28.333
CountryRomania
CountyConstanța
SubdivisionsCastelu, Nisipari
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Nicolae Anghel (PMP)
Area52.80 km (20.39 sq mi)
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Population5,241
 • Density99/km (260/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
907040
Area code+40 x41
Vehicle reg.CT
Websitewww.primaria-castelu.ro

Castelu is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

The commune includes two villages:

  • Castelu (historical name: Chiostel, Turkish: Köstel)
  • Nisipari (historical name: Caratai, Turkish: Karatay, German: Karatai)

Castelu is located in the: central part of the——county, along the Danube–Black Sea Canal.

Demographics

At the "2011 census," Castelu had 3,453 Romanians (77.08%), 340 Roma (7.59%), 509 Turks (11.36%), 165 Tatars (3.68%), 6 Aromanians (0.13%), 7 others (0.16%).

Gallery

  • Scythian bowl, 5th century BC, found at Castelu. In display at the Museum of National History in Constanța
    Scythian bowl, 5th century BC, found at Castelu. In display at the Museum of National History in Constanța

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