Prahova County
Prahova | |
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| Coordinates: 45°06′N 26°01′E / 45.1°N 26.02°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| Development region | Sud |
| Historic region | Greater Wallachia |
| Capital | Ploieşti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,716 km2 (1,821 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 829,945 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Telephone code | (+40) 244 or (+40) 344[1] |
| ISO 3166 code | RO-PH |
| Website | County Council Prefecture |
Prahova (IPA: ['pra.ho.va]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical region of Muntenia. The capital of Prahova County is Ploieşti.
Geography
Prahova County has an area of 4,716 square kilometers. The main river in Prahova County is the Prahova River.
Divisions
Prahova County has 2 municipalities, 12 towns and 90 communes.
Municipalities
- Ploieşti
- Câmpina
Towns
- Azuga
- Băicoi
- Boldeşti-Scăeni
- Breaza
- Buşteni
- Comarnic
- Mizil
- Plopeni
- Sinaia
- Slănic
- Urlaţi
- Vălenii de Munte
Communes
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Related pages
- Prahova River
- Prahova Valley
References
- ↑ The number used depends on the numbering system employed by the phone companies on the market.