Constanța County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Constanța County Județul Constanța
County
Constanța Casino Decebal Plaza, Medgidia Mamaia Beach Fântânele-Cogealac Wind Farm
Coat of arms
Country	Romania
Development region	Sud-Est
Historic region	Dobruja
Capital city (Reședință de județ)	Constanța
Government
• Type	County Council
Area
• Total	7,104 km2 (2,743 sq mi)
Area rank	8th in Romania
Population  (2021-12-01)
• Total	655,997
• Rank	5th in Romania
• Density	92.342/km2 (239.164/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code	90wxyz
Area code(s)	+40 x41
ISO 3166 code	RO-CT
Car Plates	CT
GDP nominal	US$14.640 billion (2024)
GDP per capita	US$22,351 (2024)
Economy rank	3rd
Website	County Board County Prefecture

Constanța (Romanian pronunciation: [konˈstantsa]) is a county (județ) in Romania. It is located on the border with Bulgaria, in the Dobruja region. The main city and capital of the county is also called Constanța.

People and Population

In 2021, Constanța County had about 655,997 people living there. This means there were about 92 people per square kilometer. Most people in the county live in cities, which is higher than the average for Romania.

Here's how the population has changed over the years:

Year	County population
1948	311,062
1956	369,940
1966	465,752
1977	608,817
1992	748,044
2002	715,151
2011	684,082
2021	655,997

Most people in Constanța County are Orthodox Romanians. There are also important groups of Muslim Turks and Tatars. These groups have been here since the time of the Ottoman Empire. Today, this area is a main center for the Muslim minority in Romania. Many Aromanians have also moved to Dobruja over the last century. They see themselves as a cultural group rather than a separate ethnic group. You can also find Romani people living here.

Here's a look at the different ethnic groups:

Geography of Constanța County

Constanța County is located in southeastern Romania. It has important neighbors:

• To the west: Călărași County and Ialomița County.
• To the north: Tulcea County and Brăila County.
• To the south: Bulgaria, specifically Dobrich Province and Silistra Province.

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Constanța County has a strong economy with several key industries:

• Tourism: Many people visit the Black Sea coast for holidays.
• Chemicals and petrochemicals: Factories here make various chemical products.
• Food and beverages: This includes making food and drinks.
• Textiles: Producing fabrics and clothes.
• Shipbuilding: Building and repairing ships.
• Construction materials: Making materials used for building.
• Mechanical components: Producing parts for machines.
• Paper: Manufacturing paper products.

Agriculture is also very important. Constanța County used to have the largest irrigation systems in Romania. Cereals like wheat and corn are the main crops. The county is also famous for its delicious wines from the Murfatlar region.

At Cernavodă, there is a nuclear power plant. It has two reactors that produce over 15% of Romania's electricity. This is a big part of the country's power supply.

The Port of Constanța is the largest port in Romania. It's also the most important port on the Black Sea and the 4th largest in Europe. It connects to the Danube River through the Danube-Black Sea Canal. This canal is the widest and deepest navigable channel in Europe.

Fun Places to Visit

The Romanian Riviera is a very popular place for summer holidays in Romania. These resorts are located along the coast of the Black Sea. From north to south, some of the resorts are:

• Năvodari
• Mamaia
• Eforie (North and South)
• Costinești
• Olimp
• Neptun
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• Cap Aurora
• Venus
• Saturn
• Mangalia
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• Vama Veche

Other interesting places to visit include:

• The city of Constanța itself.
• The ancient mausoleum at Adamclisi.
• The beautiful Portița area.

How Constanța County is Organized

Ruins of ancient Tomis in Constanța

The Port of Mangalia

Decebal Plaza in Medgidia

Constanța County is divided into different types of areas:

• 3 Municipalities: These are the largest cities.
  • Constanța – This is the capital city, with a population of 283,872 (as of 2011).
  • Mangalia
  • Medgidia
• 9 Towns:
  • Cernavodă
  • Eforie
  • Hârșova
  • Murfatlar
  • Năvodari
  • Negru Vodă
  • Ovidiu
  • Techirghiol
• 58 Communes: These are smaller communities, often including several villages.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Constanța para niños

Images for kids

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  The Constanța County Prefect's building (1906–1949), now a military headquarters