Cerașu

Cerașu
View of Slon village
Location in Prahova County
Cerașu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°19′N 26°02′E / 45.317°N 26.033°E / 45.317; 26.033
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Alin-Remus Staicu (PNL)
Area
120.7 km2 (46.6 sq mi)
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
4,196
  Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
107140
Area code+(40) 244
Vehicle reg.PH
Websiteprimariacerasu.ro

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.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1992 5,289    
2002 5,190−1.9%
2011 4,628−10.8%
2021 4,196−9.3%
Source: Census data