Iacobeni, Suceava

Iacobeni (German: Jakobeny) is a commune located in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bukovina, northeastern Romania. It is composed of two villages: Iacobeni and Mestecăniș. It included Botoș and Ciocănești villages until 2002, when these were split off to form Ciocănești commune.

Iacobeni
German: Jakobeny
The town hall in Iacobeni
Location in Suceava County
Iacobeni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°26′N 25°19′E
CountryRomania
CountySuceava
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Viorel Maxim (PSD)
Area
62.36 km2 (24.08 sq mi)
Elevation
832 m (2,730 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
1,614
  Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
727315
Area code(+40) 02 30
Vehicle reg.SV
Websitewww.comunaiacobeni.ro

The commune is located in the western part of Suceava County, some 100 km (62 mi) from the county seat, Suceava. It lies at an altitude of 832 m (2,730 ft), on the banks of the Bistrița River.

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