Plopu
Plopu | |
|---|---|
Orchard between Plopu and Gâlmeia | |
Location in Prahova County | |
| Coordinates: 45°1′N 26°8′E / 45.017°N 26.133°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Adrian Bălănescu (PNL) |
Area | 45.37 km2 (17.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 2,390 |
| • Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 107405 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | primariaplopu |
Plopu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Gâlmeia, Hârsa, Nisipoasa, and Plopu.
The commune is situated in the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 179 m (587 ft). It is located in the central part of Prahova County, 14 km (8.7 mi) northeast of the county seat, Ploiești.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2,333 | — |
| 2002 | 2,344 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,359 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 2,390 | +1.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||