Suceava is a county (
judeţA judeţ is an administrative division in Romania and was also used for some time in Moldova. It is commonly translated to English as "county"....
) of
RomaniaRomania is a country located in Southeastern and Central Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of the Danube Delta is located within its territory...
, in the historical regions of
MoldovaMoldova , officially the Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, located between Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east and south....
and
BukovinaBukovina is a historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains...
, with the capital city at
SuceavaSuceava is the capital city of the Suceava County, Bukovina, northeastern Romania.-Geography:The city covers two types of geographical areas - the hills and the meadows of the Suceava River valley. The unusual configuration of Suceava City includes two groves - Zamca and Şipote - which are both...
.
In 2002, it had a population of 688,435 and the
population densityPopulation density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans. It is a key term used in geography....
was 80.5/km².
- Romanians
The Romanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Romania, who speak Romanian ; they are the majority inhabitants of România.In one prominent interpretation of the census results in Moldova, Moldovans are counted as Romanians, which would...
- 96.3%
- Romas - 1.33%
- Ukrainians
Ukrainians are an East Slavic ethnic group primarily living in Ukraine, or more broadly—citizens of Ukraine...
, PolesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a Western Slavic ethnic group of Central Europe, living predominantly in Poland. Poles are sometimes defined as people who share a common Polish culture and are of Polish descent. Their religion is predominantly Roman Catholic...
, SlovaksThe Slovaks are a western Slavic people that primarily inhabit Slovakia and speak the Slovak language, which is closely related to the Czech language....
, other.
This county has a total area of 8,553 km².
The western side of the county consists of mountains from the Eastern Carpathians group: the Rodna Mountains, the Rarău Mountains, the Giumalău Mountains and the three "Obcine" with lower heights.
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Suceava is a county (
judeţA judeţ is an administrative division in Romania and was also used for some time in Moldova. It is commonly translated to English as "county"....
) of
RomaniaRomania is a country located in Southeastern and Central Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of the Danube Delta is located within its territory...
, in the historical regions of
MoldovaMoldova , officially the Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, located between Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east and south....
and
BukovinaBukovina is a historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains...
, with the capital city at
SuceavaSuceava is the capital city of the Suceava County, Bukovina, northeastern Romania.-Geography:The city covers two types of geographical areas - the hills and the meadows of the Suceava River valley. The unusual configuration of Suceava City includes two groves - Zamca and Şipote - which are both...
.
Demographics
In 2002, it had a population of 688,435 and the
population densityPopulation density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans. It is a key term used in geography....
was 80.5/km².
- Romanians
The Romanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Romania, who speak Romanian ; they are the majority inhabitants of România.In one prominent interpretation of the census results in Moldova, Moldovans are counted as Romanians, which would...
- 96.3%
- Romas - 1.33%
- Ukrainians
Ukrainians are an East Slavic ethnic group primarily living in Ukraine, or more broadly—citizens of Ukraine...
, PolesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a Western Slavic ethnic group of Central Europe, living predominantly in Poland. Poles are sometimes defined as people who share a common Polish culture and are of Polish descent. Their religion is predominantly Roman Catholic...
, SlovaksThe Slovaks are a western Slavic people that primarily inhabit Slovakia and speak the Slovak language, which is closely related to the Czech language....
, other.
| Year |
County population |
| 1948 |
439,751 |
| 1956 |
507,674 |
| 1966 |
572,781 |
| 1977 |
633,899 |
| 1992 |
701,830 |
| 2002 |
688,435 |
Geography
This county has a total area of 8,553 km².
The western side of the county consists of mountains from the Eastern Carpathians group: the Rodna Mountains, the Rarău Mountains, the Giumalău Mountains and the three "Obcine" with lower heights. The county's elevation decreases toward the east, with the lowest height in the
Siret RiverThe Siret or Sireth River is a river that rises from the Carpathians in the Northern Bukovina region of Ukraine, and flows southward into Romania for 470 km before it joins the Danube...
valley.
The rivers crossing the county are the
Siret RiverThe Siret or Sireth River is a river that rises from the Carpathians in the Northern Bukovina region of Ukraine, and flows southward into Romania for 470 km before it joins the Danube...
with its tributaries: the
Moldova RiverThe Moldova River is a river of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia. The river rises from the Obcina Feredeu Mountains of Bukovina in Suceava County and joins the Siret River near the city of Roman in Neamţ County....
, the
Suceava RiverThe Suceava River is a river located in the north-east of Romania, in Suceava County. It rises from the Obcina Mestecăniş in Bukovina, near the border with Ukraine...
and the
Bistriţa RiverBistriţa River may refer to four rivers in Romania:*Bistriţa River *Bistriţa River *Bistriţa River *Bistriţa River...
.
Neighbours
- Botoşani County
Botoşani is a county of Romania, in Moldavia, with the capital city at Botoşani.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 452,834 and the population density was 91/km2.*Romanians - *Russians, Ukrainians and Romas....
and Iaşi CountyIaşi is a county of Romania, in Moldavia, with the capital city at Iaşi.-Demographics:As of 1 July, 2007, Iaşi County had a population of 825,100, making it the second most populous county in Romania after Bucharest, with a population density of 150/km².*Romanians - 98%*Roma communities.The...
to the east.
- Maramureş County
Maramureş is a county of Romania, in the Maramureş region. The county seat is Baia Mare.- History :* The 10th century frontier county of Borsova was founded by Stephen I of Hungary...
and Bistriţa-Năsăud CountyBistriţa-Năsăud is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Bistriţa.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 311,657 and the population density was 58/km².*Romanians - 90%*Hungarians - 6%*Romas-2%*Other-2%...
to the west.
- Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south. The city of Kiev is both the capital and the largest city of...
to the north - Chernivtsi OblastChernivtsi Oblast , is an oblast in western Ukraine, bordering on Romania and Moldova. It has a large variety of landforms: the Carpathian Mountains and picturesque hills at the foot of the mountains gradually change to a broad partly forested plain situated between the Dniester and Prut rivers....
.
- Mureş County
Mureş is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania, with the administrative centre in Târgu Mureş.-Geography:The county has a total area of 6,714 km²....
, Harghita CountyHarghita is a county in the center of Romania, in eastern Transylvania, with the county seat at Miercurea-Ciuc.-Demographics:In 2002, it had a population of 326,222 and a population density of 52/km².*Hungarians- 85%...
and Neamţ CountyNeamţ is a county of Romania, in the historic region of Moldavia, with the county seat at Piatra Neamţ. It has three communes, Bicaz-Chei, Bicazu Ardelean and Dămuc in Transylvania.-Demographics:...
to the south.
Economy
The predominant industries in the county are:
- Wood industry - the county has the largest surfaces covered with forests in Romania
Romania is a country located in Southeastern and Central Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of the Danube Delta is located within its territory...
.
- Food industry.
- Mechanical components industry.
- Construction materials industry.
- Textile and leather industry
- For Market Example for all the stuff above: Metro (one of the biggest Markets in Romania).
There are also metals explorations in the mountains.
Tourism
The main tourist attractions in the county are:
- The city of Suceava
Suceava is the capital city of the Suceava County, Bukovina, northeastern Romania.-Geography:The city covers two types of geographical areas - the hills and the meadows of the Suceava River valley. The unusual configuration of Suceava City includes two groves - Zamca and Şipote - which are both...
with its medieval fortifications.
- The Painted churches of northern Moldavia
The painted churches of northern Moldavia are seven Romanian Orthodox churches in Suceava County, Romania in northern Moldavia, built approximately between 1487 and 1532.Since 1993 they have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site....
and their Monasteries:
- The Voroneţ Monastery.
- The Putna
Putna can refer to:* Putna, Suceava - a commune in Suceava County, Romania* the Putna Monastery* Putna - a river in Suceava County* Putna - a river in Vrancea County, Romania...
Monastery.
- The Moldoviţa
The Moldoviţa Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery situated in the town of Moldoviţa, Suceava County, Moldavia, Romania. The Monastery of Moldoviţa was built in 1532 by Petru Rareş, who was Stefan the Great's illegitimate son...
Monastery.
- The Sucevita
Suceviţa is a commune in Suceava County, Romania. Suceviţa Monastery is located there....
Monastery.
- The Bogdana Monastery
Bogdana Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in the town of Rădăuți, northern Romania. Its church is the oldest still standing religious building in Moldavia. The monastery was built by Bogdan I of Moldavia somewhere around 1360....
from RădăuţiRădăuţi is a municipality in Suceava County, Romania with a population of 27,759 inhabitants.-Geography:...
.
- The Humor Monastery.
- The Arbore
Arbore is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania.-Church of Arbore:Arbore is best known for its church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. Its painted church was the first Moldavian painted church to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The monastery and the commune are named...
Monastery.
- The Probota
Probota is a village in Suceava County, Romania, close to the town of Dolhasca. The village is the location of Probota Monastery, which includes one of the seven painted churches of northern Moldavia and is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites....
Monastery.
- The Dragomirna Monastery.
- The Vatra Dornei
Vatra Dornei is a city and a spa and ski resort in the north of Romania, in Suceava County. It includes the city proper and three villages: Argestru, Roşu and Todireni.Until the 1950s it had a mixed population of Romanians, Ukrainians, Jews and Germans...
Resort.
- The cities of Rădăuţi
Rădăuţi is a municipality in Suceava County, Romania with a population of 27,759 inhabitants.-Geography:...
, FălticeniFălticeni is a city in Suceava County, Romania, capital of the former Baia County . As of 2003 the population is 28,899, and the city covers an area of 28,76 km², of which 25% are orchards and lakes...
and Câmpulung MoldovenescCâmpulung Moldovenesc is a city located in Suceava County, which is in the historical Bukovina region of Moldavia in North Eastern Romania...
.
Administrative divisions
Suceava County has 5 municipalities, 11 towns and 98 communes
- Municipalities
- Câmpulung Moldovenesc
Câmpulung Moldovenesc is a city located in Suceava County, which is in the historical Bukovina region of Moldavia in North Eastern Romania...
- Fălticeni
Fălticeni is a city in Suceava County, Romania, capital of the former Baia County . As of 2003 the population is 28,899, and the city covers an area of 28,76 km², of which 25% are orchards and lakes...
- Rădăuţi
Rădăuţi is a municipality in Suceava County, Romania with a population of 27,759 inhabitants.-Geography:...
- Suceava
Suceava is the capital city of the Suceava County, Bukovina, northeastern Romania.-Geography:The city covers two types of geographical areas - the hills and the meadows of the Suceava River valley. The unusual configuration of Suceava City includes two groves - Zamca and Şipote - which are both...
- capital city; population: 118,670 (as of 2007)
- Vatra Dornei
Vatra Dornei is a city and a spa and ski resort in the north of Romania, in Suceava County. It includes the city proper and three villages: Argestru, Roşu and Todireni.Until the 1950s it had a mixed population of Romanians, Ukrainians, Jews and Germans...
- Towns
- Broşteni
Broşteni is a town located in Suceava County, Romania. Administratively, nine villages form part of the town: Cotârgaşi, Dârmova, Frasin, Hăleasa, Holda, Holdiţa, Lungeni, Neagra and Pietroasa....
- Cajvana
Cajvana is a town in Suceava County, Southern Bukovina, Romania. The village was severely affected by the European floods in 2005.-References:...
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- Dolhasca
Dolhasca is a town in southeastern Bukovina, in Suceava County, Romania. In 2002, it had a population of 11,000, of which 89.95% are Romanians and 10.02% are Romani people . It has been declared a town only recently, in 2004, and it contains beside the main town of Dolhasca another seven villages...
- Frasin
Frasin is a town located in Suceava County, Romania....
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- Gura Humorului
Gura Humorului is a town located in northern Romania, Suceava County in southern Bukovina. Until 1918 it was in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and formed a shtetl...
- Liteni
Liteni is a town located in Suceava County, Romania. Six villages are administered by the town: Corni, Roşcani, Rotunda, Siliştea and Vercicani....
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- Milişăuţi
Milişăuţi is a town located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Salcea
Salcea is a town in Suceava County, Bukovina, northern Romania, with a population of 9,269.The town is located at about 11 kilometers east of Suceava and it is best known for the Suceava Airport located nearby....
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- Siret
Siret is a town in Suceava County in the Northeast of Romania. The town is on the right bank of the Siret river and borders to Ukraine at North....
- Solca
Solca is a town in Suceava County, Bukovina, Romania, with a population around 2,500 inhabitants. Its name is derived from that of the river flowing through it, in turn derived from Slavic sol — in reference to the area's salty springs....
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- Vicovu de Sus
Vicovu de Sus is a town in northern Suceava County, on the border with Ukraine.-History:It was bought by Ştefan cel Mare for Putna Monastery in the year 1466...
- Communes
- Adâncata
Adâncata is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Arbore
Arbore is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania.-Church of Arbore:Arbore is best known for its church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. Its painted church was the first Moldavian painted church to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The monastery and the commune are named...
- Baia
Baia is a commune in the Suceava County, Romania with a population of 6,793 . Located on the Moldova River, it was one of the earliest urban settlements in Moldavia, originally inhabited by Germans....
- Bălăceana
Bălăceana is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Bălcăuţi
- Berchişeşti
Berchişeşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Bilca
Bilca is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Bogdăneşti
Bogdăneşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Boroaia
Boroaia is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Bosanci
Bosanci is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Botoşana
Botoşana is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Breaza
Breaza is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Brodina
Brodina is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Buneşti
Buneşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Burla
Burla is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Cacica
Cacica is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania. 21.7% of its inhabitants are Poles, who began settling there at the turn of the 19th century.-Villages:...
- Calafindeşti
Calafindeşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
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- Capu Câmpului
Capu Câmpului is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Cârlibaba
Cârlibaba is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Ciocăneşti
Ciocăneşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Ciprian Porumbescu
Ciprian Porumbescu is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania.Commune got its name in honor of Romanian composer Ciprian Porumbescu who died there in 1883....
- Comăneşti
Comăneşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Cornu Luncii
Cornu Luncii is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Coşna
Coşna is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Crucea
Crucea is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Dărmăneşti
Dărmăneşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Dolheşti
Dolheşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Dorna-Arini
Dorna-Arini is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Dorna Candrenilor
Dorna Candrenilor is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Dorneşti
Dorneşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Drăgoieşti
Drăgoieşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Drăguşeni
Drăguşeni is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Dumbrăveni
Dumbrăveni is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Fântâna Mare
Fântâna Mare is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
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- Fântânele
Fântânele is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Forăşti
Forăşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Frătăuţii Noi
Frătăuţii Noi is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Frătăuţii Vechi
Frătăuţii Vechi is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Frumosu
Frumosu is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Fundu Moldovei
Fundu Moldovei is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Gălăneşti
Gălăneşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Grămeşti
Grămeşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Grăniceşti
Grăniceşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Hănţeşti
Hănţeşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Hârtop
- Horodnic de Jos
-People born in Horodnic de Jos:*Ion G. Sbiera - writer*Dimitrie Prelipcean - writer...
- Horodnic de Sus
Horodnic de Sus is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Horodniceni
Horodniceni is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Iacobeni
Iacobeni is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Iaslovăţ
Iaslovăţ is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
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- Ilişeşti
Ilişeşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Ipoteşti
Ipoteşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Izvoarele Sucevei
Izvoarele Sucevei is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Mălini
Malini can mean:-*Malini or Mālinī was the name of river that was flowing in the forest where the ashrama of Kanva rishi was situated and Dushyanta fell in love with Shakuntala. Literally, a woman who makes garlands...
- Mănăstirea Humorului
Mănăstirea Humorului is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania. The "commune" is best known for its painted monastery, Humor Monastery, built in the 16th century, and for the area's picturesque landscape. See Gura Humorului for more information....
- Marginea
Marginea is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Mitocu Dragomirnei
Mitocu Dragomirnei is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Moara
- Moldova-Suliţa
Moldova-Suliţa is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Moldoviţa
Moldoviţa is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Muşeniţa
Muşeniţa is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Ostra
-External links:*...
- Păltinoasa
-References:...
- Panaci
Panaci is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Pârteştii de Jos
Pârteştii de Jos is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Pătrăuţi
Pătrăuţi is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
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- Poiana Stampei
Poiana Stampei is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Poieni-Solca
Poieni-Solca is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania. It was established in 2007 when it was split from Solca town....
- Pojorâta
Pojorâta is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Preuteşti
Preuteşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Putna
Putna is a commune in Suceava County, in the Moldavia region of Romania. The Putna Monastery, Putna River and the cave of Daniil Sihastrul are located in this commune....
- Rădăşeni
Rădăşeni is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Râşca
Râşca is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Sadova
Sadova is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Şaru Dornei
Şaru Dornei is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Satu Mare
Satu Mare is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Şcheia
Şcheia is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Şerbăuţi
Serbăuţi is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Siminicea
Siminicea is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Slatina
Slatina is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Straja
Straja is a commune in Suceava County, Bukovina, Romania.-History:The first document attesting the existence of Straja dates since 1750. Part of Bukovina, it was under Austrian rule until 1918.-Population:...
- Stroieşti
Stroieşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
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- Stulpicani
Stulpicani is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Suceviţa
Suceviţa is a commune in Suceava County, Romania. Suceviţa Monastery is located there....
- Todireşti
Todireşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Udeşti
Udeşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Ulma
Ulma is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Vadu Moldovei
Vadu Moldovei is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Valea Moldovei
Valea Moldovei is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Vama
Vama is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania. It has four villages: Molid, Prisaca Dornei, Strâmtura and Brazi....
- Vatra Moldoviţei
Vatra Moldoviţei is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Vereşti
Vereşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Vicovu de Jos
Vicovu de Jos is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Voitinel
Voitinel is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Volovăţ
Volovăţ is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Vultureşti
Vultureşti is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Zamostea
Zamostea is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Zvoriştea
Zvoriştea is a commune located in Suceava County, Romania....
- Villages
- Probota
Probota is a village in Suceava County, Romania, close to the town of Dolhasca. The village is the location of Probota Monastery, which includes one of the seven painted churches of northern Moldavia and is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites....
- Soloneţu Nou