Ianca
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- Ianca is also a commune in Olt County, see Ianca, Olt.
Ianca | |
Location of Ianca | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Romania |
County | Brăila County |
Status | City |
Government | |
- Mayor | Fănel George Chiriţă (Social Democratic Party) |
Area | |
- Total | 186.14 km² (71.9 sq mi) |
Population (2002) | |
- Total | 12,886 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
- Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Website: http://www.primaria-ianca.ro/ |
Ianca is a town in Brăila County, Romania. The city had a population of 12,886 people, making it Brăila County's second-largest city.
[edit] History
The first mention of the city dates from 1834.
[edit] Administration
The area administrated by the town has 186 km², of which 10,9² have the residential area status and is divided in seven administrative areas:
- Ianca
- Perişoru
- Plopu
- Berleşti
- Oprişeneşti
- Târlele Filiu
It is also well known for its huge military base which will be transformed into a civil airport.
[edit] Sister cities
- La Chapelle sur Erdre ,France since 2005
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