Tulcea is a city in southeastern Romania, located in Tulcea County in the historical region of Dobruja. It lies near the Danube Delta and is situated northeast of Constanța, southeast of Galați, and south of Brăila.
Location Map of Tulcea, Romania
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Where is Tulcea Located?
Tulcea is a city in southeastern Romania, located in Tulcea County in the historical region of Dobruja. It lies near the Danube Delta and is situated northeast of Constanța, southeast of Galați, and south of Brăila.
The city covers an area of approximately 130.0 sq km (50.2 sq mi) and had a population of 73,707 according to the 2021 census.
Tulcea is known for its access to the Danube Delta and cultural sites, Danube Delta Museum, Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Central Park, Art Museum, Port of Tulcea, and Deltasul Promenade.
Tulcea, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Tulcea |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Tulcea County |
| Region | Dobruja (Southeastern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1420 |
| Population | Approx. 73,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 185.00 sq km (71.41 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 395 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.1667° N, 28.8000° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 820xxx |
| Area Code | +40 240 |
| Major Waterways | Danube River, Danube Delta |
| Transportation | Road, rail, and port connections; gateway to the Danube Delta |
| Famous For | Port city on the Danube and access to the Danube Delta |
| Top Attractions | Danube Delta tours, Tulcea Museum, Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Port area promenade |
| Official Website | https://www.primariatulcea.ro |
Distance from Tulcea to Major Cities in Romania
- Tulcea to Constanța – 110 km (68 miles)
- Tulcea to Galați – 130 km (81 miles)
- Tulcea to Brăila – 150 km (93 miles)
- Tulcea to Buzău – 230 km (143 miles)
- Tulcea to Focșani – 260 km (162 miles)
- Tulcea to Ploiești – 350 km (217 miles)
- Tulcea to Bucharest – 300 km (186 miles)
- Tulcea to Brașov – 430 km (267 miles)
- Tulcea to Sibiu – 520 km (323 miles)
- Tulcea to Cluj-Napoca – 700 km (435 miles)
- Tulcea to Timișoara – 850 km (528 miles)
- Tulcea to Arad – 820 km (510 miles)
- Tulcea to Oradea – 900 km (559 miles)
- Tulcea to Baia Mare – 700 km (435 miles)
- Tulcea to Satu Mare – 750 km (466 miles)
- Tulcea to Alba Iulia – 580 km (360 miles)
- Tulcea to Deva – 650 km (404 miles)
- Tulcea to Hunedoara – 640 km (398 miles)
- Tulcea to Craiova – 480 km (299 miles)
- Tulcea to Pitești – 420 km (261 miles)
- Tulcea to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 430 km (267 miles)
- Tulcea to Iași – 200 km (124 miles)
- Tulcea to Bacău – 180 km (112 miles)
- Tulcea to Suceava – 330 km (205 miles)
