Călărași County

Călărași County spans 5,088 square kilometers across the Bărăgan Plain, with the Danube River forming natural borders along its southern and eastern boundaries.

The county emerged through administrative reforms in 1981, when authorities restructured portions of Ilfov and Ialomița counties to establish this new territorial division.

Local festivals throughout the county showcase Romanian folk traditions, with residents performing regional dances and preparing traditional dishes from Muntenia region.

The county maintains a network of roads connecting its 2 municipalities, 3 towns, and 50 communes, facilitating transportation between urban and rural communities.

Agricultural activities dominate the local economy, with farmers cultivating extensive fields in the fertile Bărăgan Plain, contributing 3% to Romania's total agricultural output.

Location: Romania

Inception: 1981

Capital city: Călărași

Shares border with: Ilfov County, Ialomița County, Constanța County, Giurgiu County

Website: http://calarasi.ro

GPS coordinates: 44.33333,27.55000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15