Deleni () is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is situated in the southern part of the county, west of Constanța.

The villages comprising the commune are: Deleni (historical name: Ienidja, Enigea or Enige; ) Petroșani (historical names: Chioseler, ) Pietreni (historical names: Cocargea until 1964, ) Șipotele (historical names: Ghiolpunar, )

The territory of the commune also includes the former villages of Poenița (historical name: Borungea, ), located at , disestablished by Presidential Decree in 1977, and Furca (historical name: Becter), located at .

Demographics At the 2021 census, Deleni had 2,388 inhabitants. At the 2011 census, there were 2,272 Romanians (98.31%), 10 Turks (0.43%), 28 Tatars (1.21%), 1 other (0.04%).

Climate Deleni has a Humid Subtropical Climate (Cfa). It receives the most abundant rainfall in June, with an average precipitation of 69 mm; and the most scarce rainfall in February, with an average precipitation of 38 mm.

Pietreni

At the 2021 census, Pietreni village had a population of 799.

Pietreni is situated along National Road 3, about west of the county seat, Constanța. It has an average elevation of above sea level.

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