Prahova County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prahova
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| Country | Romania | |
| Development region | Sud | |
| Historic region | Greater Wallachia | |
| Capital | Ploieşti | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,716 km2 (1,821 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 829,945 | |
| • Density | 175.985/km2 (455.80/sq mi) | |
| Telephone code | (+40) 244 or (+40) 344 | |
| ISO 3166 code | RO-PH | |
| Website | County Council Prefecture |
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Prahova is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical region of Muntenia. The capital of Prahova County is Ploieşti.
Geography
Prahova County has an area of 4,716 square kilometers. The main river in Prahova County is the Prahova River.
Divisions
Prahova County has 2 municipalities, 12 towns and 90 communes.
Municipalities
- Ploieşti
- Câmpina
Towns
- Azuga
- Băicoi
- Boldeşti-Scăeni
- Breaza
- Buşteni
- Comarnic
- Mizil
- Plopeni
- Sinaia
- Slǎnic
- Urlaţi
- Vălenii de Munte
Communes
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Related pages
- Prahova River
- Prahova Valley
Images for kids
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Ploiești
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Map of Prahova County as constituted in 1938.
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Prahova para niños
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