Târgșoru Vechi is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Stăncești, Strejnicu (commune seat), Târgșoru Vechi, and Zahanaua.
Târgșoru Vechi | |
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 Church in Stăncești | |
 Location in Prahova County | |
  Târgșoru Vechi Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 44°53′N 25°55′E / 44.883°N 25.917°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Nicolae Drăgan (PNL) |
| Area | 48.43 km2 (18.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 10,434 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 107590 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
There is an aerodrome for general aviation in Strejnicu, mostly used by Aeroclubul României. On its site was located the medieval former town of Târgșor.
Strejnicu village is the assassination site of historian and politician Nicolae Iorga, who was killed on November 27, 1940 by an Iron Guard squad.
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