Bucov

For the village in Argeș County, see Râca.
Bucov
Commune
Monument in Bucov
Monument in Bucov
Coat of arms of Bucov
Coat of arms
Location in Prahova County
Location in Prahova County
Bucov is located in Romania
Bucov
Bucov
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°58′N 26°5′E / 44.967°N 26.083°E / 44.967; 26.083
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Ion Savu[1] (PNL)
Area
49.03 km2 (18.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
10,787
 • Density220/km2 (570/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
107110
Vehicle reg.PH
Websitewww.primariabucov.ro

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.

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.

References

  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
Houses in Bucov built during the Communist era
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