Glina, Ilfov
Glina is a commune in the south-east of Ilfov county, Muntenia, Romania. Its name is derived from Slavic Glina, meaning "clay". It is composed of three villages: Cățelu, Glina, and Manolache.
Glina | |
|---|---|
Battery 9–10 in Cățelu | |
Location in Ilfov County | |
Glina Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°23′N 26°15′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Ilfov |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ionuț-Răzvan Tudor (PNL) |
| Area | 28.87 km2 (11.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 9,209 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 77105 |
| Area code | +40 x66 |
| Vehicle reg. | IF |
| Website | primaria-glina |
The commune is the site of the Glina sewage treatment plant.
Cățelu is the site of Battery 9–10, the best known – and most visited – former military fort from a defensive circle of fortifications surrounding Bucharest that was built in the late 19th century, during the reign of King Carol I.
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