Cajvana

Cajvana (German: Keschwana) is a town in Suceava County, northeastern Romania. It is situated in the historical regions of Bukovina and Western Moldavia. Cajvana is the twelfth-largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 9,139 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. One village, Codru, is administered by the town.

CountryRomania

Area

24.83 km² (9.59 sq mi)

Elevation

408 m (1,339 ft)

Population

(2021-12-01)^[2]

9,139

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Cajvana
Town
Church of the Archangels in Cajvana
Coat of arms
Location in Suceava County
Cajvana Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°42′16″N 25°58′10″E
Country	Romania
County	Suceava
Government
• Mayor (2024–2028)	Gheorghe Tomăscu[1] (PSD)
Area	24.83 km2 (9.59 sq mi)
Elevation	408 m (1,339 ft)
Population  (2021-12-01)[2]	9,139
• Density	368.1/km2 (953.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Postal code	727100
Area code	(+40) 02 30
Vehicle reg.	SV
Website	www.cajvana.ro

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Cajvana is located at a distance of 36 kilometres (22 miles) away from Suceava, the county capital. The town is known for its legendary oak tree, which dates from the time of Moldavian ruler Stephen the Great (1457–1504). Despite being a town, Cajvana has a rural aspect and the main occupation of the inhabitants is agriculture. The locality was severely affected by the European floods in 2005.