Vălenii de Munte

Vălenii de Munte
The Nicolae Iorga memorial museum in Vălenii de Munte
Location in Prahova County
Vălenii de Munte
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°11′8″N 26°2′23″E / 45.18556°N 26.03972°E / 45.18556; 26.03972
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Florin Constantin (PSD)
Area
21.59 km2 (8.34 sq mi)
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
12,044
  Density560/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
106400
Area code(+40) 02 44
Vehicle reg.PH
Websitewww.valeniidemunte.com.ro

Vălenii de Munte (Romanian pronunciation: [vəˈlenij de ˈmunte]) is a town in Prahova County, southern Romania (the historical region of Muntenia), with a population of 12,044 as of 2021. It lies In the Teleajen river valley, 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of the county seat of Ploiești.

The town's sister cities are Eaubonne, Cimișlia, and Sarandë.