Iordăcheanu
Iordăcheanu | |
|---|---|
 Vărbila Monastery – panorama | |
 Location in Prahova County | |
  Iordăcheanu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°3′N 26°15′E / 45.050°N 26.250°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Aurel Constantin (PNL) |
Area | 54.92 km2 (21.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 5,107 |
| • Density | 93/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 107310 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | primariaiordacheanu |
Iordăcheanu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Iordăcheanu, Mocești, Plavia, Străoști, Valea Cucului, and Vărbila.
The commune is situated in the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 155 m (509 ft), on the banks of the river Cricovul Sărat. It is located in the central part of Prahova County, 25 km (16 mi) northeast of the county seat, Ploiești.
A statue in honor of Michael the Brave's trek through Iordăcheanu is located in this commune. The name Iordăcheanu comes from a local man named "Iordache".[citation needed]
Vărbila Monastery, built in the 16th century, is located in Vărbila village.[2]
References
- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
- ^ Mihai, Dana (October 27, 2013). "Mănăstirea Vărbila, monument istoric de secol XVI în care s-a închinat Mihai Viteazul, și-a recăpătat frumusețea". Adevărul (in Romanian). Retrieved May 4, 2020.
Vărbila Monastery – bell tower
Vărbila Monastery – entrance
