Bucov

Bucov (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈbukov]) is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania, just east of Ploieşti, the county seat. It is composed of five villages: Bighilin, Bucov, Chițorani, Pleașa and Valea Orlei.

Bucov
Coat of arms
Location in Prahova County
Bucov
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°58′N 26°5′E
Country Romania
CountyPrahova
Government
  MayorIon Savu
Area
49.03 km2 (18.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
10,388
  Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.PH

The Battle of Bucov (also: Bukowo) was fought here in 1600.

References

  1. "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
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