Nalbant

For the Romanian ichthyologist, see Teodor T. Nalbant.
Nalbant
Commune

Location of Nalbant
Coordinates: 45°03′N 28°37′E / 45.050°N 28.617°E / 45.050; 28.617Coordinates: 45°03′N 28°37′E / 45.050°N 28.617°E / 45.050; 28.617
Country Romania
County Tulcea
Component villages Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu, Trestenic
Government
  Mayor Iohan Klein (since 2004)
Area
  Total 119.43 km2 (46.11 sq mi)
Population (2002)
  Total 2,834
  Density 24/km2 (61/sq mi)
Website Primăria Comunei Nalbant (Romanian)

Nalbant is a commune in Tulcea County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu and Trestenic.

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

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