Ceptura

Ceptura
Holy Trinity Church in Ceptura de Jos
Location in Prahova County
Ceptura
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°01′N 26°20′E / 45.017°N 26.333°E / 45.017; 26.333
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Government
  Mayor (20242028) Vasile George Stanciu (PSD)
Area
47.05 km2 (18.17 sq mi)
Elevation
170 m (560 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
4,019
  Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
107125
Area code+(40) 244
Vehicle reg.PH
Websitecomunaceptura.ro

Ceptura is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Ceptura de Jos (the commune centre), Ceptura de Sus, Malu Roșu, Rotari, and Șoimești.

The open-pit Ceptura Coal Mine (opened in 1954) is located in Ceptura de Sus.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1992 5,473    
2002 5,304−3.1%
2011 4,717−11.1%
2021 4,019−14.8%
Source: Census data