Babadag
Babadag (Romanian pronunciation: [babaˈdaɡ] ⓘ; Turkish: Babadağ, lit. "Father Mountain"), formerly known as Babatag, is a town in Tulcea County, Romania, located on a small lake formed by the river Taița, in the densely wooded highlands of Northern Dobruja. One of the several tombs of Sari Saltik is found in town.
Babadag | |
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Town | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location in Tulcea County | |
Babadag Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°53′53″N 28°44′31″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Tulcea |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Georgian Caraman (PNL) |
| Area | 121 km2 (47 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 9,213 |
| • Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 825100 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 40 |
| Vehicle reg. | TL |
| Website | www |
The Babadag Lake is divided only by a strip of marshland from Razim Lake, a broad landlocked sheet of water spilling into the Black Sea.
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