Bălțești
Bălțești | |
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Heroes' monument in Bălțești | |
Location in Prahova County | |
| Coordinates: 45°6′N 26°8′E / 45.100°N 26.133°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Ion Radu (PNL) |
Area | 36.66 km2 (14.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 3,350 |
| • Density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 107045 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | primariabaltesti |
Bălțești is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bălțești, Izești, and Podenii Vechi.
The commune is located in the central part of Prahova County, 26 km (16 mi) northeast of the county seat, Ploiești.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3,598 | — |
| 2002 | 3,603 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 3,434 | −4.7% |
| 2021 | 3,350 | −2.4% |
| Source: Census data | ||