Plopu

Plopu
Orchard between Plopu and Gâlmeia
Location in Prahova County
Plopu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°1′N 26°8′E / 45.017°N 26.133°E / 45.017; 26.133
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Government
 • Mayor (2024–2028) Adrian Bălănescu (PNL)
Area
45.37 km2 (17.52 sq mi)
Elevation
179 m (587 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
2,390
 • Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
107405
Area code+(40) 244
Vehicle reg.PH
Websiteprimariaplopu.ro

Plopu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Gâlmeia, Hârsa, Nisipoasa, and Plopu.

The commune is situated in the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 179 m (587 ft). It is located in the central part of Prahova County, 14 km (8.7 mi) northeast of the county seat, Ploiești.

References

  1. ^ "Primar". primariaplopu.ro (in Romanian). Plopu town hall. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.