Liteni () is a town in

Suceava County Suceava County () is a county (') of Romania. Most of its territory lies in the southern part of the Historical regions of Romania, historical region of Bukovina, while the remainder forms part of Western Moldavia proper. The county seat and the ...

, northeastern

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. It is situated in the historical region of

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. 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. 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.

Administration and local politics

Town council

The town's current local council has the following political composition, according to the results of the

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References

External links

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Liteni Town Hall official site
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Suceava County site – Liteni web page
Towns in Romania Populated places in Suceava County Localities in Western Moldavia {{Suceava County