Puchenii Mari

Puchenii Mari
Commune
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
Country	Romania
County	Prahova
Population  (2021-12-01)	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

• Simion Stolnicu
• Florea Voinea