Liteni | ||
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Town | ||
The old train station
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Location of Liteni | ||
Coordinates: 47°31′12″N 26°31′55″E / 47.52000°N 26.53194°ECoordinates: 47°31′12″N 26°31′55″E / 47.52000°N 26.53194°E | ||
Country | Romania | |
County | Suceava County | |
Status | Town | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Tomiță Onisii (Democratic Liberal Party) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 72.63 km2 (28.04 sq mi) | |
Population (2011 census) | ||
• Total | 9,398 | |
• Density | 129/km2 (330/sq mi) | |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Climate | Dfb | |
Website | Official site |
Liteni is a town in Suceava County, north-eastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Moldavia. Liteni is the ninth largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 9,398 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers five villages: Corni, Roșcani, Rotunda, Siliștea and Vercicani.
Liteni is located in the south-eastern part of Suceava County, near the confluence of Suceava River and Siret River. The town of Dolhasca is nearby. Despite being a town, Liteni has a rural aspect in many areas of its and the main occupation of the inhabitants is agriculture.