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Plopu

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Plopu
Commune
Orchard between Plopu and Gâlmeia
Orchard between Plopu and Gâlmeia
Coat of arms of Plopu
Coat of arms
Location in Prahova County
Location in Prahova County
Plopu is located in Romania
Plopu
Plopu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°1′N 26°8′E / 45.017°N 26.133°E / 45.017; 26.133
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
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
 • Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
107405
Area code+(40) 244
Vehicle reg.PH
Websiteprimariaplopu.ro

Plopu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Gâlmeia, Hârsa, Nisipoasa, and Plopu.

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.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1992 2,333—    
2002 2,344+0.5%
2011 2,359+0.6%
2021 2,390+1.3%
Source: Census data

References

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  1. ^ "Primar". primariaplopu.ro (in Romanian). Plopu town hall. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "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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