Plopu
Commune in Prahova, Romania
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Plopu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Gâlmeia, Hârsa, Nisipoasa, and Plopu.
Plopu | |
|---|---|
Orchard between Plopu and Gâlmeia | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Prahova County | |
  Plopu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°1′N 26°8′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Adrian Bălănescu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 45.37 km2 (17.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,390 |
| • Density | 52.7/km2 (136/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 107405 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | primariaplopu |
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.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2,333 | — |
| 2002 | 2,344 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,359 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 2,390 | +1.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||
