Calafat

Coordinates: 43°59′09″N 22°57′27″E / 43.98583°N 22.95750°E / 43.98583; 22.95750

Calafat is a city in Dolj County, Romania. It is near the Danube River. This is across from the Bulgarian city of Vidin. Calafat was started in the 14th century by Genoese colonists. About 21,200 people lived in Calafat, as of 2000.

Municipality
Monument Calafat.JPG
Coat of arms of Calafat
Country Romania
CountyDolj County
StatusMunicipality
Government
 • MayorLucian Ciobanu (PSD (2016–present))
Population
 (2000)
 • Total21,227
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Calafat is twinned with:

Calafat Media

Other websites

  Media related to Calafat at Wikimedia Commons