Fălticeni

Also known as Foltischeni, Falticsén, פאלטישאן, פלטיצ'ן

Fălticeni (; ; ; ) 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.

Key facts

Romanian subdivision.type: municipality
Romanian subdivision.county: Suceava
Romanian subdivision.official_name: Fălticeni
Romanian subdivision.image_shield: ROU SV Falticeni CoA.png
Romanian subdivision.image_skyline: Municipiul Falticeni.jpg
Romanian subdivision.image_caption: 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
Romanian subdivision.image_map: Falticeni jud Suceava.png
Romanian subdivision.map_caption: Location in Suceava County
Romanian subdivision.leader_name: Gheorghe Cătălin Coman
Romanian subdivision.leader_term: 2024–2028
Romanian subdivision.leader_party: PSD
Romanian subdivision.elevation: 348
Romanian subdivision.area_total: 28.76
Romanian subdivision.population_total: auto
Romanian subdivision.postal_code: 725200
Romanian subdivision.area_code: (+40) 02 30

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Encyclopedic overview

11 sections

Contents

Geography
Administration and local politics
Town council
History
Demographics
Culture
Economy
Notable people
Gallery
References
External links

Fălticeni covers an area of , 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.

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