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Jegălia

Călărași County, Romania · Europe

About Jegălia

Jegălia is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Unirea, 30km from Anghel Saligny Bridge.

Jegălia is a town located in Călărași County, Romania. With a population of 4,751, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Jegălia sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jegălia to your route.

About Jegălia

Jegălia is a commune in Călărași County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Gâldău, Iezeru, and Jegălia. As of 2021, Jegălia had a population of 3,858. The commune is located in the southeastern part of the county, in the southern reaches of the Bărăgan Plain. It borders the Borcea branch of the

Read more Danube River to the south, Unirea commune to the west, Perișoru commune to the north, and Borcea commune to the east. Jegălia is traversed by national road DN3B, which runs from the county seat, Călărași, 32 km (20 mi) to the east, to Fetești, a city in Ialomița County, 19 km (12 mi) to the east. There is also a train station that serves the CFR Line 800, which connects Bucharest to the Black Sea coast. The Romanian Army's Test and Evaluation Center, named after major general Ștefan Burileanu, is located in Jegălia; the testing grounds cover some 30 square kilometres (12 square miles), roughly 15 by 3 km (9.3 by 1.9 mi).

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Where is Jegălia located?

Jegălia is located in Călărași County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3000 latitude, 27.6333 longitude.

What is the population of Jegălia?

Jegălia has a population of approximately 4,751 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
4,751
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Călărași County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.3000, 27.6333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Jegălia

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Anghel Saligny Bridge

Landmark 1895 railway bridge over the Danube at Cernavodă, the longest in Europe when opened; the modern A2 motorway crosses alongside, giving drivers a grand view of the steel colossus.

30 km · about 35 min drive

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  • 30 kmAnghel Saligny BridgeLandmark 1895 railway bridge over the Danube at Cernavodă, the longest in Europe when opened; the modern A2 motorway crosses alongside, giving drivers a grand view of the steel colossus.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Jegălia.

Iezeru

🇷🇴 Romania

2 km awayPop. 1,137

Gâldău

🇷🇴 Romania

3 km awayPop. 1,665

Unirea

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 2,954

Borcea

🇷🇴 Romania

10 km awayPop. 9,546

Dichiseni

🇷🇴 Romania

11 km awayPop. 1,836

Ștefan cel Mare

🇷🇴 Romania

14 km awayPop. 3,236

Buliga

🇷🇴 Romania

14 km awayPop. 1,168

Oltina

🇷🇴 Romania

15 km awayPop. 3,030

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