Petrăchioaia is a commune in the east of Ilfov County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Măineasca, Surlari, Petrăchioaia, and Vânători. Its name is a feminine form of Petrache, which in turn is a name of Greek origin, derived from Petrakis.

Petrăchioaia
Assumption Church in Petrăchioaia
Assumption Church in Petrăchioaia
Coat of arms of Petrăchioaia
Location in Ilfov County
Location in Ilfov County
Petrăchioaia is located in Romania
Petrăchioaia
Petrăchioaia
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 44°35′N 26°19′E / 44.583°N 26.317°E / 44.583; 26.317
CountryRomania
CountyIlfov
Government
  Mayor (20202024)Mihai Dobre (PNL)
Area
57 km2 (22 sq mi)
Elevation
80 m (260 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
3,695
  Density65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+02:00 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code
077155
Area code+(40) 21
Vehicle reg.IF
Websiteprimaria-petrachioaia.ro
Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2002 2,823    
2011 3,498+2.41%
2021 3,695+0.55%
Source: Census data

References

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  1. "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.