Apostolache
Apostolache | |
|---|---|
Tower at the Apostolache Monastery | |
Location in Prahova County | |
| Coordinates: 45°8′N 26°16′E / 45.133°N 26.267°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Mihail Bratu (PNL) |
Area | 20.27 km2 (7.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 1,930 |
| • Density | 95/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 107020 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | cjph |
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Apostolache is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Apostolache, Buzota, Mârlogea, Udrești, and Valea Cricovului.
The commune is situated towards the northern edge of the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 184 m (604 ft), on the banks of the river Cricovul Sărat. It is located in the central-east part of Prahova County, 28 km (17 mi) northwest of the town of Mizil and 38 km (24 mi) northeast of the county seat, Ploiești.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2,451 | — |
| 2002 | 2,352 | −4.0% |
| 2011 | 2,164 | −8.0% |
| 2021 | 1,930 | −10.8% |
| Source: Census data | ||