Iordăcheanu is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Iordăcheanu, Mocești, Plavia, Străoști, Valea Cucului, and Vărbila. The commune is situated in the Wallachian Plain, at an altitude of 155 m, on the banks of the river Cricovul Sărat. It is located in the central part of Prahova County, 25 km northeast of the county seat, Ploiești. A statue in honor of Michael the Brave's trek through Iordăcheanu is located in this commune. The name Iordăcheanu comes from a local man named "Iordache". Vărbila Monastery, built in the 16th century, is located in Vărbila village.