Suceava County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Suceava
County
Coat of arms
Country	Romania
Development region	Nord-Est
Historic region	Moldavia (mostly in Bukovina)
Capital	Suceava
Area
• Total	8,553 km2 (3,302 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	688,435
• Density	80.490/km2 (208.469/sq mi)
Telephone code	(+40) 230 or (+40) 330
ISO 3166 code	RO-SV
Website	County Council Prefecture

Suceava County countryside

A view of Suceava from its fortress.

A street in Câmpulung Moldovenesc.

Suceava is a county, also known as a județ, in Romania. It is located in the historical regions of Moldavia and Bukovina. The main city and capital of Suceava County is Suceava.

Exploring Suceava's Geography

Suceava County covers a large area of 8,553 square kilometers. That's a lot of land to explore!

Mountains and Rivers

The western part of the county is very mountainous. Here you'll find parts of the Eastern Carpathians mountain range. Some of the famous mountains here include the Rodna Mountains, the Rarău Mountains, and the Giumalău Mountains. There are also three special mountain groups called "Obcine."

As you move east, the land becomes lower. The lowest point in the county is in the valley of the Siret River.

The Siret River flows through the county. Many smaller rivers, called tributaries, flow into the Siret River. These include the Moldova River, the Suceava River, and the Bistriţa River.

Suceava's Neighbours

Suceava County shares its borders with several other places:

• To the east: Botoşani County and Iaşi County.
• To the west: Maramureş County and Bistriţa-Năsăud County.
• To the north: The country of Ukraine.
• To the south: Mureş County, Harghita County, and Neamţ County.

How Suceava is Divided

Suceava County is organized into different types of communities. It has 5 large cities called municipalities, 11 towns, and 98 smaller areas called communes.

Main Cities (Municipalities)

• Suceava – This is the capital city of the county. It has a population of 118,670 people.
• Fălticeni
• Rădăuţi
• Câmpulung Moldovenesc
• Vatra Dornei

Towns in Suceava

• Broşteni
• Cajvana
• Dolhasca
• Frasin
• Gura Humorului
• Liteni
• Milişăuţi
• Salcea
• Siret
• Solca
• Vicovu de Sus

People of Suceava

In 2002, Suceava County had a population of 688,435 people. This means there were about 80 people living in every square kilometer.

Most people living in Suceava County are Romanians, making up about 96.3% of the population. Other groups include Romas (1.33%), Ukrainians, Poles, and Slovaks.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Suceava County has changed over the years:

Suceava's Economy

The main industries in Suceava County are:

• Wood Industry: Suceava County has more forests than any other county in Romania. This makes the wood industry very important.
• Food Industry: Making and processing food is another big part of the economy.
• Mechanical Components Industry: This involves making parts for machines.
• Construction Materials Industry: Producing materials used to build houses and other structures.
• Textile and Leather Industry: Making clothes and items from leather.

Some metals are also mined from the mountains in the county.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Suceava para niños