The commune is located in the northern part of Prahova County, between the Prahova and Teleajen rivers, on the border with Brașov County. It has an area of 286.26 km2 (110.53 sq mi). Its population primarily inhabits the central and southern areas, with the north being taken up by mountainous terrain. The river Doftana flows through the commune for some 30 km (19 mi) from north to south before ending in the Paltinu Dam [ro] and reservoir.
