Nalbant is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Nalbant, Nicolae BÃÂlcescu (since 1948; until 1923 BaÃÂchioi; Principele Mihai from 1923 to 1948) and Trestenic.
The commune's name comes from Turkish, nalbant from Persian nal-band meaning blacksmith (nal â nail, horse shoe, band â to bond, to tie).
Nalbant is located in the central part of the county, southwest of the county seat, Tulcea. It is crossed by national roads , which runs from Tulcea to HârÃÂova, and , which connects Nalbant to Horia.