Puchenii Mari
Puchenii Mari | |
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 The wooden church "Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel" in Odăile | |
 Location in Prahova County | |
  Puchenii Mari Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°49′N 26°5′E / 44.817°N 26.083°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 7,854 |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
Puchenii Mari is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Miroslăvești, Moara, Odăile, Pietroșani, Puchenii Mari, Puchenii Mici and Puchenii-Moșneni.
Most inhabitants of the commune work in the agricultural sector. The village of Odăile is also known for producing traditional Romanian fireplaces.
Geography
The commune is located in a plain in the south of the county, on the left bank of the
Prahova river, in the area of its lower course. It is crossed by the DN1 national road, which connects Ploiești with Bucharest. At Puchenii Mari, the DJ139 county roads branch off, leading east to Râfov and Berceni and west to Brazi and Târgșoru Vechi
.
Demographics
Ethnic composition of Puchenii Mari
Romanians (89.34%)
Other (0.1%)
Unknown (10.56%)
Confessional composition of Puchenii Mari
Orthodox (87.19%)
Adventists (1.09%)
Other (0.51%)
Unknown (11.2%)
Natives
References
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