Sulița

Sulița is a commune in Botoșani County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Cheliș, Dracșani, and Sulița.

Sulița
Location in Botoșani County
Sulița
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°39′N 26°56′E
CountryRomania
CountyBotoșani
Government
  Mayor (20202024) George Popescu (PMP)
Area
65.61 km2 (25.33 sq mi)
Elevation
100 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[1]
2,645
  Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
717370
Area code+(40) 231
Vehicle reg.BT
Websiteprimariasulita.ro

The commune is situated in the Jijia Plain, at an altitude of 100 m (330 ft), on the banks of the river Sitna and its left tributary, the river Burla. It is located in the southern part of the county, 26 km (16 mi) southwest of the county seat, Botoșani.

Natives

  • Cleopa Ilie (1912 – 1998), abbot of the Sihăstria Monastery

References

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