Fălticeni
Fălticeni (Romanian pronunciation: [fəltiˈt͡ʃenʲ]; German: Foltischeni; Hungarian: Falticsén; Hebrew: פלטיצ'ן Yiddish: פאלטישאן) is a town in Suceava County, northeastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Western Moldavia. According to the 2021 census, Fălticeni is the third largest urban settlement in the county. It was declared a municipality in 1995, along with two other cities in Suceava County: Rădăuți and Câmpulung Moldovenesc.
Fălticeni | |
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Municipality | |
From top-left, clockwise: Nicu Gane National College, House of Notable People, City Hall, Mihai Băcescu Water Museum, Children's House, Ion Irimescu Art Museum | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location in Suceava County | |
Fălticeni Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°27′35″N 26°18′0″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Suceava |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Gheorghe Cătălin Coman (PSD) |
| Area | 28.76 km2 (11.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 23,902 |
| • Density | 830/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 725200 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 30 |
| Vehicle reg. | SV |
| Website | www |
Fălticeni covers an area of 28.76 km2 (11.10 sq mi), of which 25% are orchards and lakes, and it administers two villages: Șoldănești and Țarna Mare. It was the capital of former Baia County (1929–1950). The town is known for the high number of Romanian writers, artists, and scientists who were born, lived, studied, or have created here.