Istria, Constanța

Istria
Location in Constanța County
Location in Constanța County
Istria is located in Romania
Istria
Istria
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°34′N 28°43′E / 44.567°N 28.717°E / 44.567; 28.717
CountryRomania
CountyConstanța
SubdivisionsIstria, Nuntași
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Mihai Ionescu[2] (PSD)
Area
170.53 km2 (65.84 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,321
 • Density13.61/km2 (35.25/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Vehicle reg.CT
Websitewww.primaria-istria.ro

Istria (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈistri.a]) is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

It is located between the lower Danube and the Dobruja coast of the Black Sea. The ancient site of Histria is found nearby.

Villages in the Istria commune:

  • Istria (historical names: Caranasuf, Turkish: Karanasuf)
  • Nuntași (historical names: Duingi, Turkish: Düğüncü)

Demographics

At the 2011 census, Istria had 2,370 Romanians (99.54%), 6 Tatars (0.25%), 5 others (0.21%).[3]

References

  1. ^ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Constanța County at the 2011 census" (PDF) (in Romanian). INSSE. February 2, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 24, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.