±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± is a city in southern Romania, located in Prahova County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies north of Bucharest and is situated south of BraÈ™ov, east of TârgoviÈ™te, and west of Buzău.
Location Map of Ploiesti, Romania
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Where is ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± Located?
±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± is a city in southern Romania, located in Prahova County in the historical region of Muntenia. It lies north of Bucharest and is situated south of BraÈ™ov, east of TârgoviÈ™te, and west of Buzău.
The city covers an area of approximately 60.0 sq km (23.2 sq mi) and had a population of 209,945 according to the 2021 census.
±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± is known for its oil industry and historical architecture, ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± Clock Tower, Central Park, Prahova County Museum, City Hall Square, Oil Museum, and Memorial of Heroes.
Ploiesti, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova County |
| Region | Muntenia (Southern Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1568 |
| Population | Approx. 220,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 60.00 sq km (23.17 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 3,670 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 44.9400° N, 26.0200° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 100xxx |
| Area Code | +40 244 |
| Major Waterways | Prahova River |
| Transportation | Major road and rail hub; near A3 and A7 motorways |
| Famous For | Oil industry and industrial development |
| Top Attractions | Clock Museum, Central Park, Prahova County Museum, historic city center |
| Official Website | https://www.ploiesti.ro |
Distance from ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Major Cities in Romania
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Bucharest – 60 km (37 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to BraÈ™ov – 110 km (68 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to PiteÈ™ti – 100 km (62 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 220 km (137 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Craiova – 300 km (186 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Sibiu – 250 km (155 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Cluj-Napoca – 450 km (280 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to TimiÈ™oara – 550 km (342 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Arad – 530 km (329 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Oradea – 580 km (360 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Baia Mare – 540 km (336 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Satu Mare – 570 km (354 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Alba Iulia – 300 km (186 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Deva – 400 km (249 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Hunedoara – 410 km (255 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Braila – 180 km (112 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to GalaÈ›i – 200 km (124 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Buzău – 60 km (37 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to ConstanÈ›a – 200 km (124 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to IaÈ™i – 400 km (249 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Bacău – 320 km (199 miles)
- ±Ê±ô´Ç¾±±ðÈ™³Ù¾± to Suceava – 450 km (280 miles)
