Bucov
Commune in Prahova, Romania
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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.
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Monument in Bucov | |
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  Bucov Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°58′N 26°5′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Ion Savu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 49.03 km2 (18.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 10,787 |
| • Density | 220.0/km2 (569.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 107110 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| 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.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2002 | 10,448 | — |
| 2011 | 10,388 | −0.6% |
| 2021 | 10,787 | +3.8% |
| Source: Census data | ||
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