Bălăceanca church of the Assumption
Cernica is a commune in the southeast part of Ilfov County, Muntenia, Romania, with a population of 11,871 as of 2021. It is composed of five villages: Bălăceanca, Căldăraru, Cernica, Poșta, and Tânganu.
Cernica
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Location in Ilfov County
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  Cernica Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°25′N 26°17′E / 44.417°N 26.283°E / 44.417; 26.283 | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Ilfov |
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| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Gelu Apostol[1] (PNL) |
| Area | 38 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Population
(2021-12-01)[2]
| 11,871 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code |
077035
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| Area code | +(40) 21 |
| Vehicle reg. | IF |
| Website | www |
The commune lent its name to the Cernica Monastery, an early 17th-century Orthodox monastery in the nearby town of Pantelimon. The name is also given to the Cernica Forest, the largest wooded area around Bucharest.
The name of the commune is derived from the name of the vornic Cernica Știrbei and is of Slavic origin, meaning "black".
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