Crucea, Constanța

Crucea
Crucea cultural center
Location in Constanța County
Crucea
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°32′N 28°14′E / 44.533°N 28.233°E / 44.533; 28.233
CountryRomania
CountyConstanța
SubdivisionsCrucea, Băltăgești, Crișan, Gălbiori, Șiriu, Stupina
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Iulian Tudorache (PNL)
Area
238.16 km2 (91.95 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
3,010
  Density13/km2 (33/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
907095
Area code+(40) x41
Vehicle reg.CT
Websiteprimaria-crucea.ro

Crucea is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

The commune includes six villages:

  • Crucea (historical name: Satișchioi, Turkish: Satışköy)
  • Băltăgești
  • Crișan (historical name: Capugi, Turkish: Kapıcı); named after Marcu Giurgiu, also known as Crișan, one of the leaders of the 17841785 peasant revolt in Transylvania
  • Gălbiori (historical name: Sarâgea, Turkish: Sarıca)
  • Șiriu (historical name: Sublocotenent Măndoiu)
  • Stupina (historical name: Ercheșec, Turkish: Erkeşek)