Cajvana (German: Keschwana) is a town in Suceava County, northeastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Bukovina. Cajvana is the twelfth-largest urban settlement in the county, with a population of 9,139 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census. It was declared a town in 2004, along with seven other localities in Suceava County. One village, Codru, is administered by the town.

Cajvana
Church of the Archangels in Cajvana
Church of the Archangels in Cajvana
Coat of arms of Cajvana
Location in Suceava County
Location in Suceava County
Cajvana is located in Romania
Cajvana
Cajvana
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°42′16″N 25°58′10″E / 47.70444°N 25.96944°E / 47.70444; 25.96944
CountryRomania
CountySuceava
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2024) Gheorghe Tomăscu[1] (PSD)
Area
24.83 km2 (9.59 sq mi)
Elevation
408 m (1,339 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-01)[2]
9,139
 • Density370/km2 (950/sq mi)
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Postal code
727100
Area code(+40) 02 30
Vehicle reg.SV
Websitewww.cajvana.ro
Historical population
YearPop.±%
2002 7,263—    
2011 6,812−6.2%
2021 9,139+34.2%
Source: Census data

Cajvana is located at a distance of 36 kilometres (22 miles) away from Suceava, the county capital. The town is known for its legendary oak tree, which dates from the time of Moldavian ruler Stephen the Great (1457–1504). Despite being a town, Cajvana has a rural aspect and the main occupation of the inhabitants is agriculture. The locality was severely affected by the European floods in 2005.

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  1. ^ "Results of the 2020 local elections". Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
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