Borcea

Borcea is a commune situated in the eastern part of Călărași County, Muntenia, Romania. It is one of the most populous communes in the county and it is situated on the west bank of the Borcea branch (a section of the Danube). The commune was formed as a result of the administrative reform of 1968 by joining two neighboring villages, Cocargeaua and Pietroiu. Today, it is composed of two villages, Borcea and Pietroiu.

Borcea
Location in Călărași County
Borcea
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°20′00″N 27°45′25″E
CountryRomania
CountyCălărași
Established1501 (first official record as Tamburești)
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Theodor Aniel Nedelcu (PNL)
Area
385.82 km2 (148.97 sq mi)
Highest elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Lowest elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
7,219
  Density19/km2 (48/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
917015
Area code+40 x42
Vehicle reg.CL
Websitewww.primariaborcea.ro

The commune is home to the Romanian Air Force 86th Air Base.

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