Dorobanțu is a commune in Tulcea County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Ardealu (depopulated as of 2002, historical name: "Asînlar"), Cârjelari, Dorobanțu, Fântâna Oilor (historical name: "Coiumbunar" or "Coiumpunar") and Meșteru (historical name:"Canat Calfa").
There were less people living in Ardealu in 2003 than there was in 2000. 
The village of Ardealu was depopulated in 2002, therefore there must have been a substantial reduction in the number of inhabitants of this village. This shows that the statement is correct the village was depopulated. 