Cerașu

Cerașu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Cerașu, Slon, Valea Borului, Valea Brădetului, Valea Lespezii, and Valea Tocii.

Cerașu
Commune
View of Slon village
Coat of arms
Location in Prahova County
Cerașu Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°19′N 26°02′E
Country	Romania
County	Prahova
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Alin-Remus Staicu[1] (PNL)
Area	120.7 km2 (46.6 sq mi)
Elevation	570 m (1,870 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	4,196
• Density	34.76/km2 (90.04/sq mi)
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code	107140
Area code	+(40) 244
Vehicle reg.	PH
Website	primariacerasu.ro

Cerașu borders the following communes: Chiojdu (Buzău County) and Vama Buzăului (Brașov County) to the north; Măneciu to the west; Izvoarele and Drajna to the south; and Posești, Bătrâni, and Starchiojd to the east.

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1992	5,289	—
2002	5,190	−1.9%
2011	4,628	−10.8%
2021	4,196	−9.3%
Source: Census data