Brazi
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Brazi | |
|---|---|
 The Nicolau mansion (Conacul Nicolau) from Brazii de Sus | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Prahova County | |
  Brazi Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°53′N 26°0′E / 44.883°N 26.000°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Leonaș Radu (PNL) |
Area | 45.42 km2 (17.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 7,811 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 107090 |
| Area code | +(40) 244 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | pcbrazi |
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]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1,530 | — |
| 2002 | 8,549 | +458.8% |
| 2011 | 8,094 | −5.3% |
| 2021 | 7,811 | −3.5% |
| Source: Census data | ||
In 1948, the commune had a population of 1,530. By the 2011 census, the population of Brazi had increased to 8,094, of which 97.63% were Romanians. At the 2021 census, there were 7,811 inhabitants; of those, 92.7% were Romanians.[2]
The Petrobrazi Refinery (one of the largest Romanian oil refineries and one of the largest in Eastern Europe) is located in Brazi.
The headquarters of the 635th Anti-aircraft Defense Battalion "Precista" of the 1st Maneuver Support Brigade "Argedava" is located in Negoiești village.
Natives
[edit]- Alexandru Tudor-Miu (1901–1961), poet
References
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