Gheorghe Doja, Ialomița

Gheorghe Doja (colloquially known as Doja) is a commune in Ialomița County, Muntenia, Romania, 20 km away from Slobozia and 110 km from Bucharest. It is composed of a single village, Gheorghe Doja.

Gheorghe Doja
Location in Ialomița County
Location in Ialomița County
Gheorghe Doja is located in Romania
Gheorghe Doja
Gheorghe Doja
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°37′0″N 27°11′7″E / 44.61667°N 27.18528°E / 44.61667; 27.18528
CountryRomania
CountyIalomița
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Ion Curelea[1] (PSD)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
2,230
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.IL

The village is located in the Bărăgan, in the Siman Valley (Valea lui Siman). Initially, the settlement was named Valea lui Siman, and, later, Principesa Elena (after Princess Elena of Romania). In 1948, after the onset of the Communist regime, the village was renamed to Gheorghe Doja, after György Dózsa.

There are two natural sites nearby: the Fundata lake, and the Ialomița River.

The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture. In this village, the people cultivate watermelons which they sell throughout the country.

The village is near the European route E60 and 50 km away from A2 Romania highway.

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References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.