Bucov (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈbukov]) is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania, just east of Ploiești, the county seat. It is composed of five villages: Bighilin, Bucov, Chițorani, Pleașa and Valea Orlei.
Bucov | |
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 Monument in Bucov | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Prahova County | |
  Bucov Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°58′N 26°5′E / 44.967°N 26.083°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ion Savu[1] (PNL) |
| Area | 49.03 km2 (18.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 10,787 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 107110 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | www |
The commune is located in the south-central part of the county. It is traversed by the DN1B road, which runs from Ploiești to Buzău.
The river Teleajen flows through the commune north to south, separating it from Ploiești. The Bucovel is a left tributary of the Teleajen; it discharges into the Iazul Morilor Teleajen in Bucov.
The Battle of Bucov (also: Bukowo) was fought here in 1600.
References
edit- ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
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