Comarnic

Comarnic (Romanian pronunciation: [koˈmarnik]) is a town in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania, with a population of 13,500. Four villages are administered by the town: Ghioșești, Podu Lung, Poiana and Posada.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1977 13,703    
1992 13,762+0.4%
2002 13,532−1.7%
2011 11,732−13.3%
Source: Census data
Comarnic
Coat of arms
Location in Prahova County
Comarnic
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°15′4″N 25°38′7″E
Country Romania
CountyPrahova
Government
  MayorSorin Popa[1] (PSD)
Area
89.97 km2 (34.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
11,970
  Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.PH
Websitewww.primariacomarnic.ro

Etymology

Its name origin is the Romanian word "comarnic" for a kind of a shepherd's hut, [3] of Slavic origin: komar=mosquito+ -nik, literally, "retreat from mosquitoes". It is used for milking sheep and storing milk and other dairy products.[4][5]

References

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