Iordăcheanu
Iordăcheanu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Iordăcheanu, Mocești, Plavia, Străoști, Valea Cucului and Vărbila.
Iordăcheanu | |
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 Location in Prahova County | |
  Iordăcheanu Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°3′N 26°15′E | |
| Country |  |
| County | Prahova |
| Population (2011)[1] | 5,150 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
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" . The little river Cricovul Sărat flows through the commune.
Vărbila Monastery, built in the 16th century, is located in Vărbila village.[2]
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Vărbila Monastery – panorama
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Vărbila Monastery – bell tower
References
- "Populaţia stabilă pe judeţe, municipii, oraşe şi localităti componenete la RPL_2011" (in Romanian). National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- Mihai, Dana (October 27, 2013). "Mănăstirea Vărbila, monument istoric de secol XVI în care s-a închinat Mihai Viteazul, și-a recăpătat frumusețea". Adevărul (in Romanian). Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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