Ciucurova
| Ciucurova | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
 Location of Ciucurova | |
  Ciucurova Location of Ciucurova | |
| Coordinates: 44°56′N 28°29′E / 44.933°N 28.483°ECoordinates: 44°56′N 28°29′E / 44.933°N 28.483°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Tulcea |
| Component villages | Atmagea, Ciucurova, Fântâna Mare |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nicolae Coliu (since 2008) (Social Democratic Party) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 151.65 km2 (58.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 2,331 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 827055 |
| Website | http://www.cjtulcea.ro/judet/ciucurova.html (Romanian) |
Ciucurova is a commune in Tulcea County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Atmagea, Ciucurova and Fântâna Mare (historical name: Başpunar).
The commune's name comes from Turkish, Çukurova meaning low-plain (çukur - low, ova - plain).
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