Nalbant
Nalbant | |
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Coordinates: 45°03′N 28°37′E / 45.050°N 28.617°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Tulcea |
Subdivisions | Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu, Trestenic |
Government | |
• Mayor | Iohan Klein (since 2004) |
Area | 119.43 km2 (46.11 sq mi) |
Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 2,113 |
• Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | TL |
Website | Primăria Comunei Nalbant (in Romanian) |
Nalbant is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu (since 1948; until 1923 Bașchioi; Principele Mihai from 1923 to 1948) and Trestenic.
The commune's name comes from Turkish, nalbant from Persian nal-band meaning blacksmith (nal - nail, horse shoe, band - to bond, to tie).