I. L. Caragiale, Dâmbovița
I. L. Caragiale | |
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Ion Luca Caragiale memorial house | |
Location in Dâmbovița County | |
| Coordinates: 44°54′25″N 25°42′18″E / 44.90694°N 25.70500°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Dâmbovița |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Adrian Năstase (PSD) |
Area | 61.78 km2 (23.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 6,920 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 137255 |
| Area code | +(40) 245 |
| Vehicle reg. | DB |
| Website | primariacaragiale |
I. L. Caragiale is a commune in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia Romania. It was first attested in 1482/1495. Known as Haimanale (hooligans) until 1952, it is the birthplace of the well known playwright Ion Luca Caragiale. The commune is composed of three villages: Ghirdoveni (the commune center), I. L. Caragiale, and Mija.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,093 | — |
| 2011 | 7,697 | −15.4% |
| 2021 | 6,920 | −10.1% |
| Source: Census data | ||