Prahova County

county in Romania


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

Prahova
Coat of arms of Prahova
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[1]
ISO 3166 codeRO-PH
WebsiteCounty Council
Prefecture

Geography change

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

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

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