Cerașu

Cerașu
View of Slon village
Location in Prahova County
Cerașu
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°19′N 26°02′E / 45.317°N 26.033°E / 45.317; 26.033
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024)Alin-Remus Staicu[2] (PNL)
Area
120.7 km2 (46.6 sq mi)
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
4,196
 • Density34.76/km2 (90.04/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
107140
Area code+(40) 244
Vehicle reg.PH
Websiteprimariacerasu.ro

Cerașu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Cerașu, Slon, Valea Borului, Valea Brădetului, Valea Lespezii, and Valea Tocii.

Cerașu borders the following communes: Chiojdu (Buzău County) and Vama Buzăului (Brașov County) to the north; Măneciu to the west; Izvoarele and Drajna to the south; and Posești, Bătrâni, and Starchiojd to the east.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1992 5,289—    
2002 5,190−1.9%
2011 4,628−10.8%
2021 4,196−9.3%
Source: Census data

References

  1. ^ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.