The old railway station in Liteni
Corni
Liteni | |
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 St. Nicholas church in Liteni | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Suceava County | |
  Liteni Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°31′12″N26°31′55″E / 47.52000°N 26.53194°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Suceava |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Tomiță Onisii [1] (PNL) |
Area | 72.63 km2 (28.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) [2] | 8,878 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 727335 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 30 |
| Vehicle reg. | SV |
| Website | www |
Liteni (German : Leiten) [3] 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: Corni, Roșcani, Rotunda, Siliștea, and Vercicani.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,851 | — |
| 2011 | 9,398 | −4.6% |
| 2022 | 8,878 | −5.5% |
| Source: Official Romanian census data | ||
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.
