Cerașu
Cerașu | |
|---|---|
View of Slon village | |
Location in Prahova County | |
| Coordinates: 45°19′N 26°02′E / 45.317°N 26.033°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Alin-Remus Staicu (PNL) |
Area | 120.7 km2 (46.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 4,196 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 107140 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | primariacerasu |
Cerașu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Cerașu, Slon, Valea Borului, Valea Brădetului, Valea Lespezii, and Valea Tocii.
Cerașu borders the following communes: Chiojdu (Buzău County) and Vama Buzăului (Brașov County) to the north; Măneciu to the west; Izvoarele and Drajna to the south; and Posești, Bătrâni, and Starchiojd to the east.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5,289 | — |
| 2002 | 5,190 | −1.9% |
| 2011 | 4,628 | −10.8% |
| 2021 | 4,196 | −9.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||