Salcea is a town in Suceava County, in the Western 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.
Salcea | |
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Town | |
![]() Sturdza manor in Salcea | |
![]() Location in Suceava County | |
![]() ![]() Salcea Location in Romania | |
Coordinates: 47°39′0″N 26°22′12″E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Suceava |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Pârwușor-Țicu-Ezekiel Belțic[1] (AD) |
Area | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | 9,015 |
• Density | 230/km2 (580/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Vehicle reg. | SV |
The town is located at about 11 kilometers east of Suceava and it is best known for the Suceava Airport located nearby.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2002 | 8,719 | — |
2011 | 9,015 | +3.4% |
Source: Census data |
The town's current local council has the following political composition, according to the results of the 2020 Romanian local elections:[3]
Party | Seats | Current Council | |||||||||
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The Right Alternative (AD) | 9 | ||||||||||
National Liberal Party (PNL) | 4 | ||||||||||
People's Movement Party (PMP) | 2 | ||||||||||
Social Democratic Party (PSD) | 2 |
Suceava County, Romania | ||
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