Siret
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| Coordinates: 47°57′11″N 26°4′21″E / 47.95306°N 26.07250°ECoordinates: 47°57′11″N 26°4′21″E / 47.95306°N 26.07250°E | ||
| Country |  Romania |
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| County | Suceava County | |
| Status | Town | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Adrian Popoiu (Social-Liberal Union) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 43.40 km2 (16.76 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011 census)[1] | ||
| • Total |  7,721 |
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| • Density | 178/km2 (460/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
| Website | Official site | |
Siret (Romanian pronunciation: [siˈret]; German: Sereth; Polish: Seret; Hungarian: Szeretvásár) is a town in Suceava County, north-eastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Bukovina. Siret is the eleventh largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 7,721 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. It is one of the oldest towns in Romania and it was the capital of the former principality of Moldavia, in the late 14th century. The town administers two villages: Mănăstioara and Pădureni.
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Geography [edit]
The town of Siret is located at the north-eastern limit of Suceava County, 2 km from the border with Ukraine, being one of the main border passing points in the north of the country, having both a road border post and a rail connection.
The rail is on a standard gauge on the Romanian side and continues as a Russian-style broad gauge into Ukraine. Siret (actually the nearby border passing point called Vicşani - Vadul Siret) is one of the few places in Romania which provides a gauge change equipment, allowing transportation without transfer.
Siret is situated at the half distance between Chernivtsi and Suceava, on the right banks of Siret River. The European route E85 crosses the city.
History [edit]
During 1211-1225, on a hill near Siret was built a fortress by the Teutonic Knights. In 1241 the town and the Teutonic castle were destroyed by the Tatars. The first document of Siret dates back to 1339, according to some historical sources. The town was the capital of the former principality of Moldavia, in the late 14th century.
The Russian Army conquered the town in 1770, and as a consequence, an epidemic of cholera broke out. Together with the rest of Bukovina, Siret was under the rule of the Habsburg Monarchy (later Austria-Hungary) from 1775 to 1918.
Demographics [edit]
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 7,948 | — |
| 1930 | 9,905 | +24.6% |
| 1948 | 8,058 | −18.6% |
| 1956 | 5,664 | −29.7% |
| 1966 | 8,018 | +41.6% |
| 1977 | 8,264 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 10,071 | +21.9% |
| 2002 | 9,329 | −7.4% |
| 2011 | 7,721 | −17.2% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Siret reached its peak population in 1992, when more than 10,000 people were living within the town limits.
According to the 2011 census data, 7,721 inhabitants lived in Siret, a decrease from the figure recorded at the 2002 census, when the town had a population of 9,329 inhabitants. In 2011, of the total population, 95.85% were ethnic Romanians, 2.55% Ukrainians, 0.72% Poles, 0.42% Germans and 0.28% Russians and Lipovans.
Siret is the eleventh most populated urban locality in Suceava County.
Twin towns – Sister cities [edit]
Siret is a member of the Douzelage, a unique town twinning association of 24 towns across the European Union. This active town twinning began in 1991 and there are regular events, such as a produce market from each of the other countries and festivals.[2][3] Discussions regarding membership are also in hand with three further towns (Agros in Cyprus, Škofja Loka in Slovenia, and Tryavna in Bulgaria).
Altea, Spain - 1991
Bad Kötzting, Germany - 1991
Bellagio, Italy - 1991
Bundoran, Ireland - 1991
Granville, France - 1991
Holstebro, Denmark - 1991
Houffalize, Belgium - 1991
Meerssen, Netherlands - 1991
Niederanven, Luxembourg - 1991
Preveza, Greece - 1991
Sesimbra, Portugal - 1991
Sherborne, United Kingdom - 1991
Karkkila, Finland - 1997
Oxelösund, Sweden - 1998
Judenburg, Austria - 1999
Chojna, Poland - 2004
Kőszeg, Hungary - 2004
Sigulda, Latvia - 2004
Sušice, Czech Republic - 2004
Türi, Estonia - 2004
Zvolen, Slovakia - 2007
Prienai, Lithuania - 2008
Marsaskala, Malta - 2009
Siret, Romania - 2010
Natives [edit]
- Yitzhak Artzi - Jewish politician
- Elisabeta Lipă - Romanian rower
- Victorin Ursache - Romanian archbishop
- Elisabeth Axmann - Romanian-German poet
- Haralambie Dumitras - Romanian former rugby union player
Gallery [edit]
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Petru Muşat High School
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The Chronic Diseases Hospital
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The Old Train Station
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Iacob Zadik House
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Simeon Florea Marian House
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Simeon Florea Marian Statue
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Teodor V. Ştefanelli Statue
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Margareta Muşat Statue
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The Roman Catholic Church
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The Greek Catholic Church
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The Old Evangelical Church
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The Jewish Temple
References [edit]
- ^ "Suceava County at the 2011 census" (in Romanian). INSSE. February 2, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
- ^ "Douzelage.org: Home". www.douzelage.org. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ "Douzelage.org: Member Towns". www.douzelage.org. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
External links [edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Siret |
- (Romanian) Siret Town Hall official site
- (Romanian) Siret unofficial site
- (Romanian) Laţcu Vodă High School, Siret
- (Romanian) The Chronic Diseases Hospital of Siret
- (Romanian) Suceava County site - Siret web page
- (Romanian) Photo Gallery - Old photos of Siret
