Apostolache is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Apostolache, Buzota, Mârlogea, Udrești, and Valea Cricovului.

Apostolache
Tower at the Apostolache Monastery
Tower at the Apostolache Monastery
Coat of arms of Apostolache
Location in Prahova County
Location in Prahova County
Apostolache is located in Romania
Apostolache
Apostolache
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°8′N 26°16′E / 45.133°N 26.267°E / 45.133; 26.267
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Mihail Bratu (PNL)
Area
20.27 km2 (7.83 sq mi)
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
1,930
 • Density95/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
107020
Area code+(40) 244
Vehicle reg.PH
Websitecjph.ro

The commune is situated towards the northern edge of the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 184 m (604 ft), on the banks of the river Cricovul Sărat. It is located in the central-east part of Prahova County, 28 km (17 mi) northwest of the town of Mizil and 38 km (24 mi) northeast of the county seat, Ploiești.

References

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  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.