Nalbant | |
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Coordinates: 45°03′N28°37′E / 45.050°N 28.617°E Coordinates: 45°03′N28°37′E / 45.050°N 28.617°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Tulcea |
Subdivisions | Nalbant, 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 (2011) [2] | 2,522 |
• Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | TL |
Website | nalbant |
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