Liteni

Liteni (German: Leiten) is a town in Suceava County, northeastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Western Moldavia. Liteni is the ninth-largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 8,878 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers five villages, namely: Corni, Roșcani, Rotunda, Siliștea, and Vercicani.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 9,851    
2011 9,398−4.6%
2022 8,878−5.5%
Source: Official Romanian census data
Liteni
St. Nicholas church in Liteni
Location in Suceava County
Liteni
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°31′12″N 26°31′55″E
CountryRomania
CountySuceava
Government
  Mayor (20202024) Tomiță Onisii (PNL)
Area
72.63 km2 (28.04 sq mi)
Elevation
235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)
8,878
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
727335
Area code(+40) 02 30
Vehicle reg.SV
Websitewww.primarialiteni.ro

Liteni is located in the south-eastern part of Suceava County, near the confluence of the Suceava River and the Siret River. The town of Dolhasca is nearby. Despite being a town, Liteni has a rural aspect in many areas and the main occupation of its inhabitants is agriculture.

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