Vicovu de Sus (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌvikovu de ˈsus]; German: Ober-Wikow) is a town in northern Suceava County, on the border with Ukraine. It is situated in the historical region of Bukovina. The town administers one village, Bivolărie.
Vicovu de Sus German: Ober Wikow | |
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 Ion Nistor memorial house | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Suceava County | |
  Vicovu de Sus Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°55′33″N 25°40′48″E / 47.92583°N 25.68000°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Suceava |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2021–2024) | Vasile Iliuț[1] (PNL) |
| Area | 42.42 km2 (16.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 462 m (1,516 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 15,143 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 727610 |
| Area code | (+40) 02 30 |
| Vehicle reg. | SV |
| Website | www |
History
It was bought by Ștefan cel Mare for Putna Monastery in the year 1466. The locality, previously a rural commune, received town status in 2004.
Moldavia (1388–1775)
Habsburg Monarchy (1775–1804)
Austrian Empire (1804–1867)
Austria-Hungary, Cisleithania (1867–1918)
Kingdom of Romania (1918–1947)
Romanian People's Republic (1947–1965)
Socialist Republic of Romania (1965–1989)
Natives
- Gherasim Clipa-Barbovschi (c.1760–1826), cleric
- Ion Nistor (1876–1962), historian and politician
- Aurel Onciul (1864–1921), politician
- Daniil Sihastrul, Romanian Orthodox spiritual guide, advisor of Stephen the Great, and hegumen of Voroneț Monastery
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7,395 | — |
| 1930 | 8,552 | +15.6% |
| 1992 | 14,077 | +64.6% |
| 2002 | 14,125 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,053 | −7.6% |
| 2022 | 15,143 | +16.0% |
| Source: Official Romanian census data | ||
According to the 2021 census, Vicovu de Sus has 15,143 inhabitants. At the 2011 census, the town had a population of 13,053, of which 94.7% were ethnic Romanians and 5% ethnic Romani.[3] 76.7% were Romanian Orthodox, 20.9% Pentecostal, and 2% Baptist.[4]
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