Salcea | ||
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Town | ||
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Coordinates: 47°39′0″N 26°22′12″E / 47.65000°N 26.37000°ECoordinates: 47°39′0″N 26°22′12″E / 47.65000°N 26.37000°E | ||
Country | Romania | |
County | Suceava County | |
Status | Town | |
Area | ||
• Total | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) | |
Population (2011) | ||
• Total | 8,770 | |
• Density | 219/km2 (570/sq mi) | |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Climate | Dfb |
Salcea is a town in Suceava County, in the Moldavia region of northern Romania, with a population of 9,015. It administers four villages: Mereni, Plopeni, Prelipca and Văratec. Salcea was declared a town in 2004.
The town is located at about 11 kilometers east of Suceava and it is best known for the Suceava Airport located nearby.