Stejaru, Tulcea

Stejaru is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

It is composed of three villages: Mina Altân Tepe, Stejaru (historical names: Eschibaba, Karapelit), and Vasile Alecsandri.

The commune is located in the south-central part of the county, 53 km (33 mi) south of the county seat, Tulcea, and 95 km (59 mi) north of Constanța, the largest port on the Black Sea.

[citation needed] The Altân Tepe copper mine is situated on the territory of the commune; after operating for 105 years, the mine was closed in 2003 due to non-profitability.

[3] Stadionul Săgeata is a multi-purpose stadium in Stejaru; built in 1960, this is the home ground of the football club Săgeata Stejaru.