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
Climate Cfb
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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