Ialomiţa is a county (
judeţA judeţ is an administrative division in Romania and was also used for some time in Moldova. It is commonly translated to English as "county"....
) of
RomaniaRomania is a country located in Southeastern and Central Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of the Danube Delta is located within its territory...
, in
MunteniaMuntenia is a historical province of Romania, usually considered Wallachia-proper . It is situated between the Danube , the Carpathian Mountains and Moldavia , and the Olt River to the west...
, with the capital city at
SloboziaSlobozia is the capital city of Ialomiţa County, Romania, with a population of 52,710 in 2002.-Geography:Slobozia lies roughly in the middle of the county, on the banks of Ialomita River, at ca. east of Bucharest and west of Constanţa, important port at the Black Sea...
.
In 2002, it had a population of 296,572 and the
population densityPopulation density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans. It is a key term used in geography....
was 67/km².
RomaniansThe Romanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Romania, who speak Romanian ; they are the majority inhabitants of România.In one prominent interpretation of the census results in Moldova, Moldovans are counted as Romanians, which would...
make up 95.6% of the population, the largest minority being the Roma people (4.1%).
This county has a total area of 4,453 km².
The county is situated in the
Bărăgan PlainThe Bărăgan Plain is a steppe plain in south-central Romania, in the eastern part of the Wallachian Plain. It lies south of the River Călmăţui, a tributary of the Danube. It is mostly a cereal-growing area.-Climate:...
, all the area is flat crossed by small rivers with small but deep valleys.
Its east border is on
DanubeThe Danube is the longest river in the European Union and Europe's second longest river after the Volga.The river originates in the Black Forest in Germany as the much smaller Brigach and Breg rivers which join at the German town Donaueschingen, after which it is known as the Danube and flows...
and the
Ialomiţa RiverThe Ialomiţa is a river of Southern Romania that rises from the Bucegi Mountains in the Carpathians and flows into the Danube.The upper reach of the river is sometimes known as Valea Obârşiei or Obârşia Ialomiţei.-Localities:...
crosses the county from West to Eeast about the middle.
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Ialomiţa is a county (
judeţA judeţ is an administrative division in Romania and was also used for some time in Moldova. It is commonly translated to English as "county"....
) of
RomaniaRomania is a country located in Southeastern and Central Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of the Danube Delta is located within its territory...
, in
MunteniaMuntenia is a historical province of Romania, usually considered Wallachia-proper . It is situated between the Danube , the Carpathian Mountains and Moldavia , and the Olt River to the west...
, with the capital city at
SloboziaSlobozia is the capital city of Ialomiţa County, Romania, with a population of 52,710 in 2002.-Geography:Slobozia lies roughly in the middle of the county, on the banks of Ialomita River, at ca. east of Bucharest and west of Constanţa, important port at the Black Sea...
.
Demographics
In 2002, it had a population of 296,572 and the
population densityPopulation density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans. It is a key term used in geography....
was 67/km².
RomaniansThe Romanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Romania, who speak Romanian ; they are the majority inhabitants of România.In one prominent interpretation of the census results in Moldova, Moldovans are counted as Romanians, which would...
make up 95.6% of the population, the largest minority being the Roma people (4.1%).
| Year |
County population |
| 1948 |
244,750 |
| 1956 |
274,655 |
| 1966 |
291,373 |
| 1977 |
295,965 |
| 1992 |
306,145 |
| 2002 |
296,572 |
Geography
This county has a total area of 4,453 km².
The county is situated in the
Bărăgan PlainThe Bărăgan Plain is a steppe plain in south-central Romania, in the eastern part of the Wallachian Plain. It lies south of the River Călmăţui, a tributary of the Danube. It is mostly a cereal-growing area.-Climate:...
, all the area is flat crossed by small rivers with small but deep valleys.
Its east border is on
DanubeThe Danube is the longest river in the European Union and Europe's second longest river after the Volga.The river originates in the Black Forest in Germany as the much smaller Brigach and Breg rivers which join at the German town Donaueschingen, after which it is known as the Danube and flows...
and the
Ialomiţa RiverThe Ialomiţa is a river of Southern Romania that rises from the Bucegi Mountains in the Carpathians and flows into the Danube.The upper reach of the river is sometimes known as Valea Obârşiei or Obârşia Ialomiţei.-Localities:...
crosses the county from West to Eeast about the middle. The Danube is split around the Ialomiţa Pond - the Old Danube branch and the
BorceaBorcea is a commune in Călăraşi County, Romania. It has the biggest population among all communes in the county, and it is situated on the Vest bank of the river Borcea .
...
branch.
Until 1940 (in the West part) and 1967 (in the East part) the county/plain was home of the
great bustardThe Great Bustard, Otis tarda, is in the bustard family, the only member of the genus Otis. It breeds in southern and central Europe, where it is the largest species of bird, and across temperate Asia. European populations are mainly resident, but Asian birds move further south in winter...
(
dropie in
RomanianRomanian or Daco-Romanian is a Romance language spoken by around 24 to 28 million people, primarily in Romania and Moldova. It has official status in Romania, Republic of Moldova, and the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina in Serbia...
), with large populations of this bird. The birds disappeared because of the massive village buildout and hunting them for food.
Neighbours
- Constanţa County
Constanţa is the name of a county in the Dobruja region of Romania, its capital city is also named Constanţa.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 715,151 and the population density was 101/km². The degree of urbanization is much higher than the Romanian average. In recent years the...
in the East.
- Ilfov County
Ilfov is the county that surrounds Bucharest, the capital of Romania. It used to be largely rural, but after the fall of communism, many of the county's villages and communes developed into high-income commuter towns, which act like suburbs or satellites of Bucharest...
in the West.
- Brăila County
Brăila is a county of Romania, in Muntenia, with the capital city at Brăila.- Demographics :In 2002, it had a population of 373,174 and the population density was 78/km².*Romanians - 98%*Romas, Russians, Lipovans, Aromanians and others....
, Buzău CountyBuzău is a county of Romania, in the historical region Muntenia, with the capital city at Buzău.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 496,214 and the population density was 81/km².*Romanians - 97%*Roma - under 3% declared, and others....
and Prahova CountyPrahova is a county of Romania, in the historical region Muntenia, with the capital city at Ploieşti.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 829,945 and the population density was 176/km². It is Romania's most populated county, having a population density double than the country's mean...
in the North.
- Călăraşi County
Călăraşi is a county of Romania, in Muntenia, with the county seat at Călăraşi.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 324,617 and a population density of 64/km².*Romanians - 95%*Roma and others.-Geography:...
in the South.
Economy
Agriculture is the main occupation in the county. Industry is almost entirely concentrated in the city of
SloboziaSlobozia is the capital city of Ialomiţa County, Romania, with a population of 52,710 in 2002.-Geography:Slobozia lies roughly in the middle of the county, on the banks of Ialomita River, at ca. east of Bucharest and west of Constanţa, important port at the Black Sea...
.
The predominant industries in the county are:
- Food industry.
- Textile industry.
- Mechanical components industry.
Administrative divisions
Ialomiţa County has 3 municipalities, 4 towns and 59 communes
- Municipalities
- Feteşti
Feteşti is a city and municipality in Ialomiţa County, Romania, with a population of 34,076. It is located in the Bărăgan plain, on the Borcea branch of the Danube. Fetesti has the second largest population in Ialomita, after Slobozia....
- population: 34,076 (as of 2002)
- Slobozia
Slobozia is the capital city of Ialomiţa County, Romania, with a population of 52,710 in 2002.-Geography:Slobozia lies roughly in the middle of the county, on the banks of Ialomita River, at ca. east of Bucharest and west of Constanţa, important port at the Black Sea...
- capital city; population: 56,913 (as of 2007)
- Urziceni
Urziceni is a town in Ialomiţa County, Romania, located around 25 km north-east of Bucharest. It has a population of 17,090.Founded by Romanian shepherds, its name is derived from the word "urzică" . It was mentioned for the first time in a written document on 23 April, 1596, during the reign of...
- population: 17,089 (as of 2002)
- Towns
- Amara
- Căzăneşti
Căzăneşti is a town in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Fierbinţi-Târg
Fierbinţi-Târg is a town in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Ţăndărei
Ţăndărei is a town in Ialomiţa county, Romania, with a population of 12,000. It is located in Bărăgan and it is crossed by the Ialomiţa River....
- Communes
- Adâncata
Adâncata is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Adâncata and Patru Fraţi....
- Albeşti
Albeşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Albeşti, Bataluri and Marsilieni....
- Alexeni
Alexeni is a commune in Ialomiţa County, Romania, some 65 km north-east of Bucharest, near the town of Urziceni. It is composed of a single village, Alexeni.Until 2001 a military helicopters base existed in the area...
- Andrăşeşti
Andrăşeşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Andrăşeşti and Orboeşti....
- Armăşeşti
Armăşeşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Axintele
Axintele is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Axintele, Bărbătescu and Horia....
- Balaciu
Balaciu is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Bărcăneşti
Bărcăneşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bărcăneşti and Condeeşti....
- Bărbuleşti
Bărbuleşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Borăneşti
Borăneşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Borăneşti and Sinteşti....
- Borduşani
Borduşani is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Borduşani and Cegani....
- Brazii
Brazii is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Brazii, Movileanca and Răsimnicea....
- Bucu
Bucu is a commune on the Ialomiţa River, Romania. It is situated in Ialomiţa County between Bucharest and Constanţa. It is composed of a single village, Bucu....
- Bueşti
Bueşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Bueşti....
- Ciocârlia
Ciocârlia is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ciocârlia and Cotorca....
- Ciochina
Ciochina is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Ciulniţa
Ciulniţa is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Cocora
Cocora is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Colelia
Colelia is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Cosâmbeşti
Cosâmbeşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Coşereni
Coşereni is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Drăgoeşti
Drăgoeşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Dridu
Dridu is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania.The Ialomiţa is situated at the west side of Ialomiţa County, on the right side of the river witch gave the name of the county at the confluence of Prahova and Ialomiţa rivers. Is 80 km away from Slobozia 18 km from Urziceni, and...
- Făcăeni
Făcăeni is a village in Ialomiţa County, Romania. Its population is roughly 6,100.-Geography:Făcăeni is located at , near the Borcea section of the Danube River and the National Road 3 b . Its neighbours are Vladeni to the north, Bordusani to the south, Movila to the west and Topalu to the east...
- Gârbovi
Gârbovi is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Gheorghe Doja
Gheorghe Doja is a commune in Ialomiţa County, Romania, 20 km away from Slobozia and 150 km from Bucharest....
- Gheorghe Lazăr
Gheorghe Lazăr is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Giurgeni
Giurgeni is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Grindu
Grindu is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Grindu....
- Griviţa
Griviţa is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Gura Ialomiţei
Gura Ialomiţei is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Ion Roată
Ion Roată is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Jilavele
Jilavele is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Maia
Maia is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Maia....
- Manasia
Manasia is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Mărculeşti
Mărculeşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Mihail Kogălniceanu
Mihail Kogălniceanu is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Miloşeşti
Miloşeşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Moldoveni
Moldoveni is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Moldoveni....
- Movila
Movila is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Moviliţa
Moviliţa is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Munteni-Buzău
Munteni-Buzău is a commune in Ialomiţa County, Romania. It is situated at 89 km from Bucharest on the European highway E60. It has a population of about 9000 people and its neighbors are the city Căzăneşti and the Sărăţeni village. The mayor is Gheorghe Soare of the PNL party....
- Ograda
Ograda is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Perieţi
Perieţi is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Platoneşti
Platoneşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Reviga
Reviga is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Roşiori
Roşiori is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Sălcioara
Sălcioara is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Sărăţeni
Sărăţeni is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Săveni
Săveni is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Scânteia
Scânteia is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Sfântu Gheorghe
Sfântu Gheorghe is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Sineşti
Sineşti is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Stelnica
Stelnica is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania.se afla pe malul borcei...
- Sudiţi
Sudiţi is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Traian
Traian is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Valea Ciorii
Valea Ciorii is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Valea Măcrişului
Valea Măcrişului is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....
- Vlădeni
Vlădeni is a commune located in Ialomiţa County, Romania....