Country Romania Climate Cfb Population 3,385 (2002) | County Tulcea Area 204.5 km² Local time Monday 4:38 AM | |
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Component villages Casimcea, Cișmeaua Nouă, Corugea, Haidar, Rahman, Războieni Weather 6°C, Wind SE at 18 km/h, 86% Humidity | ||
Casimcea is a commune in Tulcea County, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Casimcea, Cișmeaua Nouă (historical name: Ramazanchioi), Corugea, Haidar, Rahman and Războieni (historical name: Alifacâ).
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Map of Casimcea 827025, Romania
The commune also included the village of Stânca (historical name: Mahomencea), located at 44.75°N 28.2833°E / 44.75; 28.2833, which is currently deserted.
The name of the commune is of Turkish origin, being derived from the word Kasım, itself from the Arabic Qasim, "one who distributes". The suffix "cea" is a Romanianization of the Turkish -ça.
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