Ploiesti (Ploieşti), Prahova
Ploiesti: city in Prahova County, Romania
About
Quick Facts about Ploieşti
| Population | 232,527 |
| Country | United Principalities, Romania, Romania, Principality of Wallachia |
| State | Prahova (Romania) |
| County | Municipiul Ploieşti |
| Postal code | 100001–100585 |
| Area | 89.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.9500,26.0167 |
| Altitude | 541 feet / 165 meters |
| Capital | Ploiești |
| Capital city | Ploieşti is capital of Republic of Ploiești, Prahova County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1596 (430 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 07:50:45 (21st April 2026) |
Geography
Ploieşti is located at 44°57'0"N 26°1'0"E (44.9500000, 26.0166700).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 56,460 | - | Q22704095 |
| 1930 | 79,149 | 28.67% | Romania 1930 census |
| 1948 | 95,632 | 17.24% | Q22704103 |
| 1956 | 114,544 | 16.51% | Q22704106 |
| 1966 | 146,922 | 22.04% | Q22704111 |
| 1977 | 199,699 | 26.43% | Q22704114 |
| 1992 | 252,715 | 20.98% | Q22704118 |
| 2002 | 232,527 | -8.68% | Romania 2002 census |
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