Bucov
Appearance
Bucov | |
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Commune | |
Coordinates: 44°58′N 26°5′E / 44.967°N 26.083°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Prahova County |
Status | Commune |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ion Savu |
Area | |
• Total | 49.03 km2 (18.93 sq mi) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 10,500 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Bucov (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈbukov]) is a commune in Prahova County, Romania, just east of Ploieşti, the county seat. It is composed of five villages: Bighilin, Bucov, Chițorani, Pleașa and Valea Orlei.
The Battle of Bukowo was fought here.