Aliman
Commune in Constanța, Romania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aliman (Romanian pronunciation: [aliˈman]) is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It includes four villages:
- Aliman
- Dunăreni (historical name: Mârleanu or Mîrleanu until 1968)
- Floriile (historical name: Bac Cuius, Turkish: Bakkuyusu)
- Vlahii (historical name: Vlahchioi)
Aliman | |
|---|---|
 Location in Constanța County | |
  Aliman Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°11′N 27°51′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Constanța |
| Subdivisions | Aliman, Dunăreni, Floriile, Vlahii |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | George Nicola[1] (PNL) |
| Area | 126.21 km2 (48.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,434 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (50/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | CT |
| Website | www |
The territory of the commune also includes the former village of Adâncata (historical name: Polucci), at 44°9′0″N 27°52′57″E, disestablished by Presidential Decree in 1977.
The Dacian fortress of Sacidava was located close to the village of Dunăreni.
According to Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, in a hypothesis endorsed by Iorgu Iordan, the name Aliman derives from the Turkish word for "German", Alaman or Aleman.[3]
At the 2011 census, Aliman had 2,798 Romanians (99.75%), 5 Roma (0.18%), 2 others (0.07%).
- Dan Spătaru, singer
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