Beidaud
| Beidaud | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
 Location of Beidaud | |
  Beidaud Location of Beidaud | |
| Coordinates: 44°43′N 28°34′E / 44.717°N 28.567°ECoordinates: 44°43′N 28°34′E / 44.717°N 28.567°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Tulcea |
| Component villages |
Beidaud, Neatârnarea, Sarighiol de Deal |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Camburi Constantin (since 2008) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 127.99 km2 (49.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 1,821 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (37/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 827010 |
| Website | http://www.cjtulcea.ro/judet/beidaud.html (Romanian) |
Beidaud is a commune in Tulcea County, Romania.
The commune includes three villages:
- Beidaud
- Neatârnarea (Caildere until 1908)
- Sarighiol de Deal
The commune's name is of Turkish origin, being a compound of the words bey and Daut, derived from David. Thus, the name means "village of the bey David".[1]
References
- ↑ Laura-Diana Cizer, Toponimia județului Tulcea, p.193. Editura Lumen, 2012, ISBN 9731663096.
