Iordăcheanu Explained

Type:commune
County:Prahova
Iordăcheanu
Leader Name:Aurel Constantin
Leader Party:PNL
Leader Term:2020 - 2024
Coordinates:45.05°N 41°W
Elevation:155
Area Total:54.92
Population Total:auto
Postal Code:107310
Area Code:+(40) 244

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, on the banks of the river Cricovul Sărat. It is located in the central part of Prahova County, 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".

, built in the 16th century, is located in Vărbila village.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mănăstirea Vărbila, monument istoric de secol XVI în care s-a închinat Mihai Viteazul, și-a recăpătat frumusețea. Adevărul. Dana. Mihai. October 27, 2013. ro. May 4, 2020.