Prahova County

For other uses, see Prahova.
Prahova
County
Coat of arms of Prahova
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 45°06′N 26°01′E / 45.1°N 26.02°E / 45.1; 26.02
CountryRomania
Development regionSud
Historic regionGreater Wallachia
CapitalPloieşti
Area
 • Total4,716 km2 (1,821 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total829,945
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Telephone code(+40) 244 or (+40) 344
ISO 3166 codeRO-PH
WebsiteCounty Council
Prefecture

Prahova (IPA: ['pra.ho.va]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical region of Muntenia. The capital of Prahova County is Ploieşti.

Geography

Prahova County has an area of 4,716 square kilometers. The main river in Prahova County is the Prahova River.

Divisions

Prahova County has 2 municipalities, 12 towns and 90 communes.

Municipalities

Towns

Communes

References

  1. ↑ The number used depends on the numbering system employed by the phone companies on the market.