Liteni (
German:
Leiten) is a town in
Suceava County, northeastern
Romania. It is situated in the historical region of
Western Moldavia. Liteni is the ninth-largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 8,878 inhabitants, according to the
2021 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. The town administers five villages, namely: Corni, Roșcani, Rotunda, Siliștea, and Vercicani.
Historical population| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2002 | 9,851 | — |
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| 2011 | 9,398 | −4.6% |
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| 2022 | 8,878 | −5.5% |
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| Source: Official Romanian census data |
Liteni is located in the south-eastern part of Suceava County, near the confluence of the Suceava River and the Siret River. The town of Dolhasca is nearby. Despite being a town, Liteni has a rural aspect in many areas and the main occupation of its inhabitants is agriculture.
Administration and local politics
Town council
The town's current local council has the following political composition, according to the results of the 2020 Romanian local elections: