Iordăcheanu

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Iordăcheanu
Location in Prahova County
Location in Prahova County
Iordăcheanu is located in Romania
Iordăcheanu
Iordăcheanu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°3′N 26°15′E / 45.050°N 26.250°E / 45.050; 26.250
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
5,107
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.PH

Iordăcheanu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Iordăcheanu, Mocești, Plavia, Străoști, Valea Cucului and Vărbila.

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]. The little river Cricovul Sărat flows through the commune.

Vărbila Monastery, built in the 16th century, is located in Vărbila village.[2]

Vărbila Monastery – panorama
Vărbila Monastery – bell tower

References

  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
  2. ^ 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.