Bărcănești, Prahova
Commune in Prahova, Romania
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Bărcănești is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bărcănești, Ghighiu, Pușcași, Românești, and Tătărani.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9,271 | — |
| 2002 | 9,377 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 9,384 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 8,762 | −6.6% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Bărcănești | |
|---|---|
Ghighiu Monastery | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Prahova County | |
  Bărcănești Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°53′N 26°3′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghe Dima (PNL) |
Area | 37.25 km2 (14.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 8,762 |
| • Density | 235.2/km2 (609.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 107055 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | barcanesti |
