Ilfov County

Ilfov is an administrative county that surrounds Bucharest, Romania's capital city, containing eight towns and thirty-two communes across its territory. The region mixes urban neighborhoods with rural villages and farmland in one connected area.

The area takes its name from the Ilfov River and was first documented in 1482 as a land donation, then became an official county in 1968. This long history shows how the region evolved from medieval times into its present administrative structure.

The area keeps traditional Romanian ways of life alive in villages and small towns, even as modern homes and suburbs spread around Bucharest. You can still find local markets, old family gardens, and neighborhoods where people gather and know each other.

The area is well connected to Bucharest through multiple highways and main roads linking all towns and villages together. Visitors can reach Henri Coandă International Airport in Otopeni easily from here, making travel convenient.

The county experienced the largest population growth in all of Romania between 2011 and 2021, with residents reaching over 540,000. This rapid expansion shows how many families from Bucharest moved to these suburbs to build homes and start new lives here.

Location: Romania

Inception: February 16, 1968

Capital city: Bucharest

Shares border with: Dâmbovița County, Prahova County, Ialomița County, Călărași County, Giurgiu County, Bucharest

Website: http://prefecturailfov.ro

GPS coordinates: 44.61000,26.12000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:26