Borcea
Commune in Călărași, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Borcea (disambiguation).
Borcea is a commune situated in the eastern part of Călărași County, Muntenia, Romania. It is one of the most populous communes in the county and it is situated on the west bank of the Borcea branch (a section of the Danube). The commune was formed as a result of the administrative reform of 1968 by joining two neighboring villages, Cocargeaua and Pietroiu. Today, it is composed of two villages, Borcea and Pietroiu.
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Borcea | |
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Coordinates: 44°20′00″N 27°45′25″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Călărași |
Established | 1501 (first official record as Tamburești) |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Theodor Aniel Nedelcu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 385.82 km2 (148.97 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 7,219 |
• Density | 19/km2 (48/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 917015 |
Area code | +40 x42 |
Vehicle reg. | CL |
Website | www |
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The commune is home to the Romanian Air Force 86th Air Base.