Brazi

Coordinates: 44°53′N 26°0′E / 44.883°N 26.000°E / 44.883; 26.000
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Brazi
The Nicolau mansion (Conacul Nicolau) from Brazii de Sus
The Nicolau mansion (Conacul Nicolau) from Brazii de Sus
Location in Prahova County
Location in Prahova County
Brazi is located in Romania
Brazi
Brazi
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°53′N 26°0′E / 44.883°N 26.000°E / 44.883; 26.000
CountryRomania
CountyPrahova
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Leonaș Radu (PNL)
Area
45.42 km2 (17.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
7,811
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
107090
Vehicle reg.PH
Websitewww.pcbrazi.ro

Brazi is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Bătești, Brazii de Jos, Brazii de Sus (the commune centre), Negoiești, Popești, and Stejaru.

Its name translates to "firs" as in the tree.[citation needed]

In 1948 it had a population of 1,530; by 2011, the population of Brazi had increased to 8,094.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
Brazi thermal power station (from a 1963 stamp)