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Ploieşti, Prahova

Romania

Regional capital44.9500° N, 26.0167° E

Ploieşti is a regional capital situated in Prahova, Romania. Its population is 180,540.

Population180,540
ProvincePrahova
Coordinates44.9500° N, 26.0167° E
CountryRomania
Rank in Romania#17 of 18,248

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Nearest Airports

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Ploiești-Strejnicu Airfield

LRPVLocal

5.1 km away

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Casa Teo Airstrip

RO-0058Local

14.9 km away

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Şirna Tăriceni Airfield

LRPHLocal

18.7 km away

About Ploieşti

Ploieşti is situated at 44.95° N, 26.02° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It falls under the Prahova region of Romania.

Ploieşti occupies position #17 by population in Romania, with 180,540 inhabitants across 18,248 registered cities.

Cities in Prahova

Within the Prahova region of Romania, Ploieşti stands alongside cities like Câmpina, Băicoi, Breaza. Ploieşti has 180,540 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is LRPV.

Câmpina41,554Băicoi19,869Breaza17,949Mizil15,532Comarnic13,254Vălenii de Munte12,044Sinaia11,918Urlaţi11,798Boldeşti-Scăeni11,460Breaza de Sus10,903

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Ploieşti, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Ploeştiori EforieNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Virtutea MilitarăNeighborhood
1.9 km
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MoţoiNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Cartierul D. ApostolNeighborhood
1.9 km
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ŢânţăreniCity
2.3 km
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PloieștioriCity · 2,685 inhab.
3.5 km
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Păuleștii NoiCity · 300 inhab.
5.5 km
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BlejoiProvincial capital · 7,646 inhab.
5.6 km
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BucovProvincial capital · 10,279 inhab.
5.6 km
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BalacaCity
5.6 km
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TătăraniCity · 3,026 inhab.
6 km
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StrejnicuCity · 4,960 inhab.
6.4 km
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Cartierul DâmbuCity · 465 inhab.
6.4 km
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Bereasca de JosNeighborhood
6.6 km
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Bereasca de SusNeighborhood
6.8 km
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BereascaNeighborhood
6.8 km
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Mânăstirea GhighiuCity
6.8 km
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CorlăteștiCity · 1,371 inhab.
6.9 km
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PăuleştiProvincial capital · 5,069 inhab.
7.2 km
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Moara NouăCity · 859 inhab.
7.3 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ploieşti?

Ploieşti has a population of 180,540. It ranks #17 in Romania by population.

What province or state is Ploieşti in?

Ploieşti is located in Prahova, Romania.

Where is Ploieşti located?

Ploieşti is located at coordinates 44.95° N, 26.02° E in Prahova, Romania.

Source: Bamwor World Encyclopedia — GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)