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Vicovu de Sus
German: Ober Wikow
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Ion Nistor memorial house
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Location in Suceava County
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 Vicovu de Sus
Location in Romania
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| Country |  Romania |
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| County | Suceava | |
| Area | 42.42 km2 (16.38 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 462 m (1,516 ft) | |
| Population
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| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) | |
| Postal code |
727610
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| Area code | (+40) 02 30 | |
Vicovu de Sus is a town in northern Suceava County. It is located in Romania, right on the border with Ukraine. This town is part of a historical area called Bukovina.
History of Vicovu de Sus
Vicovu de Sus has a long and interesting history. In the year 1466, a famous ruler named Stephen the Great bought the land. He then gave it to the Putna Monastery.
For many years, Vicovu de Sus was a rural village. But in 2004, it officially became a town. This change meant it had a new status.
Moldavia (1388–1775)
Habsburg Monarchy (1775–1804)
Austrian Empire (1804–1867)
Austria-Hungary, Cisleithania (1867–1918)
Kingdom of Romania (1918–1947)
Romanian People's Republic (1947–1965)
Socialist Republic of Romania (1965–1989)
Romania (1989–present)
Famous People from Vicovu de Sus
Many notable people were born in or lived in Vicovu de Sus. Here are a few of them:
- Gherasim Clipa-Barbovschi (around 1760–1826) was an important religious leader.
- Ion Nistor (1876–1962) was a well-known historian. He also worked in politics.
- Aurel Onciul (1864–1921) was another important politician from the area.
- Daniil Sihastrul was a wise religious guide. He was an advisor to Stephen the Great. He also led the Voroneț Monastery.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 7,395 | — |
| 1930 | 8,552 | +15.6% |
| 1992 | 14,077 | +64.6% |
| 2002 | 14,125 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,053 | −7.6% |
| 2022 | 15,143 | +16.0% |
| Source: Official Romanian census data | ||
The town's population has changed over the years. The most recent count was in 2021. At that time, Vicovu de Sus had 15,143 people living there.
In 2011, the population was 13,053. Most people were Romanians, about 94.7%. About 5% of the people were Romani.
When it comes to religion, most people were Romanian Orthodox. This was about 76.7% of the population. Other groups included Pentecostals (20.9%) and Baptists (2%).
See also
