Medgidia is a city in southeastern Romania, located in Constanța County in the historical region of Dobruja. It lies along the Danube–Black Sea Canal and is situated west of Constanța, south of Cernavodă, and north of Negru Vodă.
Location Map of Medgidia, Romania
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Where is Medgidia Located?
Medgidia is a city in southeastern Romania, located in Constanța County in the historical region of Dobruja. It lies along the Danube–Black Sea Canal and is situated west of Constanța, south of Cernavodă, and north of Negru Vodă.
The city covers an area of approximately 86.2 sq km (33.3 sq mi) and had a population of 39,488 according to the 2021 census.
Medgidia is known for its canal location and local landmarks, Danube–Black Sea Canal, Medgidia Mosque, Municipal Park, Lucian Grigorescu Museum, Cultural Center, and Canal Promenade.
Medgidia, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Medgidia |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Constanța County |
| Region | Dobruja (Southeastern Romania) |
| Established | Founded in 1856 during Ottoman rule |
| Population | Approx. 40,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 66.00 sq km (25.48 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 605 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 44.2500° N, 28.2667° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 905600–905699 |
| Area Code | +40 241 |
| Major Waterways | Danube–Black Sea Canal |
| Transportation | Important rail and road junction; canal port |
| Famous For | Industrial center and canal port |
| Top Attractions | Lucian Grigorescu Museum, Central Park, Canal views |
| Official Website | https://www.primaria-medgidia.ro |
Distance from Medgidia to Major Cities in Romania
- Medgidia to Constanța – 40 km (25 miles)
- Medgidia to Cernavodă – 20 km (12 miles)
- Medgidia to Tulcea – 120 km (75 miles)
- Medgidia to Brăila – 100 km (62 miles)
- Medgidia to Galați – 120 km (75 miles)
- Medgidia to Buzău – 180 km (112 miles)
- Medgidia to Ploiești – 260 km (162 miles)
- Medgidia to Bucharest – 220 km (137 miles)
- Medgidia to Călărași – 140 km (87 miles)
- Medgidia to Slobozia – 110 km (68 miles)
- Medgidia to Brașov – 360 km (224 miles)
- Medgidia to Sibiu – 430 km (267 miles)
- Medgidia to Cluj-Napoca – 600 km (373 miles)
- Medgidia to Timișoara – 700 km (435 miles)
- Medgidia to Craiova – 450 km (280 miles)
- Medgidia to Pitești – 320 km (199 miles)
- Medgidia to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 380 km (236 miles)
- Medgidia to Iași – 380 km (236 miles)
- Medgidia to Bacău – 300 km (186 miles)
- Medgidia to Suceava – 470 km (292 miles)
- Medgidia to Oradea – 750 km (466 miles)
- Medgidia to Arad – 730 km (454 miles)
