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.

Nalbant
Aerial view of Nicolae Bălcescu village
Aerial view of Nicolae Bălcescu village
Coat of arms of Nalbant
Location in Tulcea County
Location in Tulcea County
Nalbant is located in Romania
Nalbant
Nalbant
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°03′N 28°37′E / 45.050°N 28.617°E / 45.050; 28.617
CountryRomania
CountyTulcea
SubdivisionsNalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu, Trestenic
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Ion Nicolae[1] (PNL)
Area
119.43 km2 (46.11 sq mi)
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
2,113
 • Density18/km2 (46/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.TL
Websitenalbant.judetul-tulcea.ro

The commune's name comes from Turkish, nalbant from Persian nal-band meaning blacksmith (nal – nail, horse shoe, band – to bond, to tie).

Nalbant is located in the central part of the county, 24 km (15 mi) southwest of the county seat, Tulcea. It is crossed by national roads DN22A [ro], which runs from Tulcea to Hârșova, and DN22F [ro], which connects Nalbant to Horia.

References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.