Straja, Suceava facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Straja, Suceava
Location in Romania
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| Country |  Romania |
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| County | Suceava | |
| Population | 5,094 | |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) | |
Straja (which means Strasza in German) is a small town in Suceava County, located in the Bukovina region of Romania. It is known as a commune, which is like a small local area with its own government. Straja is made up of just one village, also called Straja.
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History of Straja
When Was Straja First Mentioned?
The first time Straja was written about in official papers was in the year 1750. This means the town has been around for a long time!
Straja Under Austrian Rule
For many years, Straja was part of a larger region called Bukovina. This area was controlled by the Austrian Empire until 1918. After that, it became part of Romania.
People Living in Straja
Who Lives in Straja Today?
In 2011, about 5,094 people lived in Straja. Most of the people living there are Romanian. The main religion in Straja is Orthodoxy, which is a type of Christianity.
People of Straja in the Past
A long time ago, in 1930, a count of the people showed that 4,662 people lived in Straja. Most of them were Romanian. There were also smaller groups of German, Jewish, Russian, and Polish people living there. This shows that Straja has always been a place where different groups of people lived together.
Where is Straja Located?
Finding Straja on the Map
Straja is located in the northern part of Suceava County in Romania. You can find it at 47.92 degrees North and 25.55 degrees East. It sits in a valley called the Rădăuți valley.
Rivers and Borders Near Straja
The town is built along the banks of the Suceava River. The northern edge of Straja is also part of Romania's border with the country of Ukraine.
What Straja Does for Work
Main Industry in Straja
The main way people in Straja make a living is by working with wood. This means that processing wood is the most important industry in the area.
How to Get Around Straja
Train Travel in Straja
Straja has its own train station. A railway line runs through the town from east to west. This line connects Suceava to a place called Nisipitu.
Roads and Buses in Straja
There is a county road, called 209, that connects Straja to Romania's main road system. This road goes from Rădăuți to Brodina. If you want to travel by bus, there is a minibus service that runs every hour between Rădăuți and Straja. The trip usually takes about 50 minutes.
See also
In Spanish: Straja para niños
