Sulița
Commune in Botoșani, Romania
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Sulița is a commune in Botoșani County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Cheliș, Dracșani, and Sulița.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsSulița, Cheliș, Dracșani
Area
65.61 km2 (25.33 sq mi)Elevation100 m (330 ft)
Sulița | |
|---|---|
Location in Botoșani County | |
  Sulița Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°39′N 26°55′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Botoșani |
| Subdivisions | Sulița, Cheliș, Dracșani |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | George Popescu[1] (ADU) |
Area | 65.61 km2 (25.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 2,645 |
| • Density | 40.31/km2 (104.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 717370 |
| Area code | +40 x31 |
| Vehicle reg. | BT |
| Website | primariasulita |
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
