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

Saraiu
Location in Constanța County
Location in Constanța County
Saraiu is located in Romania
Saraiu
Saraiu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°43′N 28°9′E / 44.717°N 28.150°E / 44.717; 28.150
CountryRomania
CountyConstanța
SubdivisionsSaraiu, Dulgheru, Stejaru
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Dorinela Irimia[1] (PSD)
Area
113.57 km2 (43.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
1,082
 • Density9.5/km2 (25/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.CT
Websitewww.primaria-saraiu.ro

The commune includes three villages:

  • Saraiu (historical name: Turkish: Saray)
  • Dulgheru (Turkish: Dülger)
  • Stejaru (historical name: Carapelit, Turkish: Karapelit)

The territory of the commune also includes the former village of Albina (historical name: Balgiu), located at 44°43′36″N 28°12′00″E / 44.72667°N 28.20000°E / 44.72667; 28.20000, disestablished by Presidential Decree in 1977.

Demographics

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At the 2011 census, Saraiu had 1,231 Romanians (99.84%), 2 others (0.16%).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  3. ^ "Constanța County at the 2011 census" (PDF) (in Romanian). INSSE. February 2, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 24, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.