Medgidia
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Medgidia is a town located in Constanta count in Romania.
About
The town is located 35 km from the seaside, on the Danube river, at the core of the agricultural basin of South Dobrogea. Medgidia is also located on the Danube – Black Sea channel, with a total length of 65 km, very important for trans- European connections between the North Sea and Black Sea. The total population of the town, according to the 2002 census is 44,843 inhabitants, out of which 35,554 Romanians, 8,122 Turks and other minorities. Medgidia is the second largest town in the county, after Constanta. The population is divided in two main religious communities: Orthodox – around 35,228 inhabitants and Muslims – 8,168 persons. There are other minor religious communities (Catholic, Pentecostal, Baptist, Adventist), though extremely active. The active part of the population is mostly formed by the employed population, out of which the majority are men.
Further Readings, References, Links
Romania - Rehabilitation of the Water Supply/Sewerage Public Service in Medgidia
