Ciucurova

Ciucurova
Commune

Location of Ciucurova
Ciucurova

Location of Ciucurova

Coordinates: 44°56′N 28°29′E / 44.933°N 28.483°E / 44.933; 28.483Coordinates: 44°56′N 28°29′E / 44.933°N 28.483°E / 44.933; 28.483
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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