Păltinoasa
Commune in Suceava, Romania
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Păltinoasa (German: Paltinossa or Palti-nossa) is a commune located in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bukovina, northeastern Romania. It is composed of two villages, namely Capu Codrului (German: Kapukodrolui) and Păltinoasa.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsPăltinoasa, Capu Codrului
Area
36 km2 (14 sq mi)Elevation460 m (1,510 ft)
Păltinoasa | |
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Rural landscape in Capu Codrului, Păltinoasa | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Suceava County | |
  Păltinoasa Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°33′N 25°57′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Suceava |
| Subdivisions | Păltinoasa, Capu Codrului |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Eduard Wendling[1] (PSD) |
Area | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 6,021 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 727415 |
| Area code | (+40) x30 |
| Vehicle reg. | SV |
| Website | primariapaltinoasa |
Administration and local politics
Communal council
The commune's current local council has the following political composition, according to the results of the 2020 Romanian local elections:[3]
| Party | Seats | Current Council | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Liberal Party (PNL) | 10 | |||||||||||
| Social Democratic Party (PSD) | 3 | |||||||||||
| People's Movement Party (PMP) | 2 | |||||||||||
Notable people
- Joseph Kissmann (1889–1967), former leader of the General Jewish Labour Bund in Romania, member of the Parliament of Romania
