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|county = Dâmbovița |
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|image_shield = ROU DB Pucioasa CoA2.png |
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|image_skyline = Intrare Pucioasa.jpg |
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|timezone=[[Eastern European Time|EET]] |
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|image_caption = Entrance to Pucioasa |
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|image_map = Pucioasa jud Dambovita.png |
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|timezone_DST=[[Eastern European Summer Time|EEST]] |
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|leader_name = Constantin Ana<ref>{{cite web |url=https://prezenta.roaep.ro/locale27092020/romania-pv-final |title=Results of the 2020 local elections |publisher=Central Electoral Bureau |access-date=8 June 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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|term = 2020–2024 |
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|image_shield=ROU DB Pucioasa CoA.jpg |
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|elevation = 397 |
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|subdivision_type2=[[Subdivisions of Romania|Status]] |
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|area_total = 42.59 |
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|leader_title=[[Mayor]] |
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|leader_name=Constantin Ana |
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|postal_code = 135400 |
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|area_code = (+40) 02 45 |
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|area_total_km2=42.59 |
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The town is located on the middle course of the [[Ialomița (river)|Ialomița River]], {{cvt|21|km}} north of [[Târgoviște]], in the central, hilly area of the county, {{cvt|81|km}} from its southern limit and {{cvt|42|km}} from its northern limit. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The name of the town dates from 20 September 1649, when it was mentioned in a document as "Piatra Pucioasă" (meaning [[Sulfur|Brimstone]], referring to the [[sulphur]] resources nearby). |
The name of the town dates from 20 September 1649, when it was mentioned in a document as "Piatra Pucioasă" (meaning [[Sulfur|Brimstone]], referring to the [[sulphur]] resources nearby). |
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==Natives== |
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* [[Alexandru Bădoiu]] (born 1981), footballer |
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* [[Cristian Bălașa]] (born 1972), footballer |
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* [[Romulus Ciobanu]] (born 1977), footballer |
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* [[Florentin Rădulescu]] (born 1976), footballer |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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[[File:Gara Pucioasa.jpg|thumb|left|Pucioasa train station]] |
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[[File:Monumentul eroilor orașului Pucioasa căzuți în Cel De-al Doilea Război Mondial.jpg|thumb|left|World War II monument]] |
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{{commons category|Pucioasa}} |
{{commons category|Pucioasa}} |
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{{Dâmboviţa County}} |
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[[Category:Towns in Romania]] |
[[Category:Towns in Romania]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in Dâmbovița County]] |
[[Category:Populated places in Dâmbovița County]] |
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[[Category:Localities in Muntenia]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:36, 4 September 2024
Pucioasa | |
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 Entrance to Pucioasa | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Dâmbovița County | |
  Pucioasa Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°4′27″N 25°26′3″E / 45.07417°N 25.43417°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Dâmbovița |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Constantin Ana[1] (PSD) |
Area | 42.59 km2 (16.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 397 m (1,302 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 12,953 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 135400 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 45 |
| Vehicle reg. | DB |
| Website | www |
Pucioasa (Romanian pronunciation: [puˈt͡ʃjo̯asa]) is a town in Dâmbovița County, Muntenia, Romania. It administers six villages: Bela, Diaconești, Glodeni, Malurile, Miculești, and Pucioasa-Sat.
The town is located on the middle course of the Ialomița River, 21 km (13 mi) north of Târgoviște, in the central, hilly area of the county, 81 km (50 mi) from its southern limit and 42 km (26 mi) from its northern limit.
History
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 5,772 | — |
| 1948 | 4,643 | −19.6% |
| 1956 | 9,259 | +99.4% |
| 1966 | 11,212 | +21.1% |
| 1977 | 13,555 | +20.9% |
| 1992 | 16,601 | +22.5% |
| 2002 | 16,489 | −0.7% |
| 2011 | 14,254 | −13.6% |
| 2021 | 12,953 | −9.1% |
| Source: Census data | ||
The name of the town dates from 20 September 1649, when it was mentioned in a document as "Piatra Pucioasă" (meaning Brimstone, referring to the sulphur resources nearby).
Natives
[edit]- Alexandru Bădoiu (born 1981), footballer
- Cristian Bălașa (born 1972), footballer
- Romulus Ciobanu (born 1977), footballer
- Florentin Rădulescu (born 1976), footballer
References
[edit]- ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
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