Vicovu de Sus
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| Vicovu de Sus | |
|---|---|
| — City — | |
| Country |  Romania |
| County | Suceava County |
| Status | Town |
| Founded | May 1436 (first official record) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 42.55 km2 (16.4 sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| - Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal Code | 727610 |
| Area code(s) | +40 x 23 |
| Car Plates | SV |
Vicovu de Sus (German: Oberwikow) is a town in northern Suceava County, on the border with Ukraine.
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[edit] History
It was bought by Ştefan cel Mare for Putna Monastery in the year 1466. The locality, previously a rural commune, received town status in 2004.
[edit] Religion
79% of the town's residents are Romanian Orthodox, with 19.5% belonging to the Pentecostal Union of Romania and 1.3% being Baptist.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- http://www.vicov.ro Vicovu de Sus
- „Ion Nistor” High School Vicovu de Sus
- Bivolărie High School - Vicovu de Sus
Coordinates: 47°50′33.00″N 25°55′09.01″E / 47.8425°N 25.9191694°E
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