Tulcea | |
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Monument of independence Tulcea at the end of the 19th century Former headquarters of the State Fisheries Administration | |
Coordinates: 45°10′39″N 28°48′13″E / 45.17750°N 28.80361°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Tulcea |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Ștefan Ilie[1] (PNL) |
Area | 177.24 km2 (68.43 sq mi) |
Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 65,624 |
• Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 820002–820249 |
Area code | (+40) 02 40 |
Vehicle reg. | TL |
Website | www |
Tulcea (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈtult͡ʃe̯a]; also known by alternative names) is a city in Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is the administrative center of Tulcea County, and had a population of 65,624 as of 2021[update]. One village, Tudor Vladimirescu, is administered by the city. It is one of six Romanian county seats lying on the Danube river.