Deleni, Constanța

Deleni
Location in Constanța County
Deleni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°6′N 28°1′E / 44.100°N 28.017°E / 44.100; 28.017
CountryRomania
CountyConstanța
SubdivisionsDeleni, Petroșani, Pietreni, Șipotele
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Marian Dan (PSD)
Area
178.88 km2 (69.07 sq mi)
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
2,223
  Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
907110
Vehicle reg.CT
Websitewww.primariadeleniconstanta.ro

Deleni is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is situated in the southern part of the county, 59 km (37 mi) west of Constanța.

The villages comprising the commune are:

  • Deleni (historical name: Ienidja, Enigea or Enige; Turkish: Yenice)
  • Petroșani (historical names: Chioseler, Turkish: Köseler)
  • Pietreni (historical names: Cocargea until 1964, Turkish: Kokarca)
  • Șipotele (historical names: Ghiolpunar, Turkish: Gölpınar)

The territory of the commune also includes the former villages of Poenița (historical name: Borungea, Turkish: Borunca), located at 44°0′55″N 28°0′38″E / 44.01528°N 28.01056°E / 44.01528; 28.01056, disestablished by Presidential Decree in 1977, and Furca (historical name: Becter), located at 43°59′51″N 28°4′18″E / 43.99750°N 28.07167°E / 43.99750; 28.07167.