Urlați
Town in Prahova, Romania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the village in Vaslui County, see Dimitrie Cantemir, Vaslui.
Urlați (Romanian pronunciation: [urˈlat͡sʲ]) is a town in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. In 2021, it had a population of 10,131. Sixteen villages are administered by the town: Arioneștii Noi, Arioneștii Vechi, Cherba, Jercălăi, Mărunțiș, Orzoaia de Jos, Orzoaia de Sus, Schiau, Ulmi, Valea Bobului, Valea Crângului, Valea Mieilor, Valea Nucetului, Valea Pietrei, Valea Seman and Valea Urloii.
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Coordinates: 44°59′28″N 26°13′50″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Prahova |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Marian Măchițescu[1] (PNL) |
Area | 43.67 km2 (16.86 sq mi) |
Elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 10,131 |
• Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 106300 |
Area code | +40 x44 |
Vehicle reg. | PH |
Website | www |
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The town is located in the south-central part of the county. It borders the following communes: Ceptura to the northeast, Tomșani to the southeast, Albești Paleologu to the south, Valea Călugărească to the southwest, Plopu to the west, and Iordăcheanu to the north.
The river Cricovul Sărat flows through Urlați.