| Bucov | ||
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Location of Bucov |
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| Coordinates: 44°58′N 26°5′E / 44.967°N 26.083°ECoordinates: 44°58′N 26°5′E / 44.967°N 26.083°E | ||
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| County | Prahova County | |
| Status | Commune | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Ion Savu | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 49.03 km2 (18.93 sq mi) | |
| Population (2002) | ||
| • Total | 10,500 | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Bucov (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈbukov]) is a commune in Prahova County, Romania, just east of Ploieşti, the county seat. It is composed of five villages: Bighilin, Bucov, Chițorani, Pleașa and Valea Orlei.
The Battle of Bukowo was fought here.