# Solca

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Town in Suceava, Romania

Solca German: Solka Polish: Solka Town Tomșa Vodă Street, the town center Coat of arms Location in Suceava County Solca Location in Romania Coordinates: 47°42′9″N 25°49′54″E / 47.70250°N 25.83167°E / 47.70250; 25.83167 Country Romania County Suceava Government • Mayor (2024–2028) Cornel Țehaniuc[2] (PSD) Area 64.63 km2 (24.95 sq mi) Elevation 509 m (1,670 ft) Population (2021-12-01)[1] 2,405 • Density 37.21/km2 (96.38/sq mi) Time zone UTC+02:00 (EET) • Summer (DST) UTC+03:00 (EEST) Vehicle reg. SV Website www.solca.ro

**Solca** ([German](/source/German_language): *Solka*; [Polish](/source/Polish_language): *Solka*; [Hungarian](/source/Hungarian_language): *Szolka*) is a town in [Suceava County](/source/Suceava_County), northeastern [Romania](/source/Romania). It is situated in the [historical regions](/source/Historical_regions_of_Romania) of [Bukovina](/source/Bukovina) and [Western Moldavia](/source/Western_Moldavia). Solca is the smallest town in the county and the third-smallest town in Romania overall, with a population of 2,405 inhabitants, according to the [2021 census](/source/2021_Romanian_census). Its name is derived from that of the river flowing through it, in turn derived from Slavic *sol* ("salt") – in reference to the area's salty springs. Solca is known for its high quality air, for being a former spa, and for the eponymous beer brand that was manufactured here in its own factory (which was opened in 1810) until 2004 (the brand was subsequently acquired by Bermas and since then the Solca beer is produced in [Suceava](/source/Suceava)).[3][4]

## Geography

The town of Solca ([German](/source/German_language): *Solka*), as seen from the local stadium

Solca is located in the central-eastern part of Suceava County, at the foot of the eastern part of [Obcina Mare Mountains](/source/Bukovinian_Subcarpathians), in the Solca-Cacica Depression. The town is situated at the border of the Suceava Plateau and the [Eastern Carpathians](/source/Moldavian-Muntenian_Carpathians), at an average altitude of 522 m (1,713 ft). The [Solca River](/source/Solca_(river)) crosses the town. Solca is a place known for the beauty of the natural landscape and the high quality of its air.

Solca borders with the following communes: [Marginea](/source/Marginea) (in north-west), [Arbore](/source/Arbore) (in north and north-east), [Poieni-Solca](/source/Poieni-Solca) (in south and south-east), [Cacica](/source/Cacica) (in south) and [Mănăstirea Humorului](/source/M%C4%83n%C4%83stirea_Humorului) (in west). The town is situated at a distance of 23 km (14 mi) from the city of [Rădăuți](/source/R%C4%83d%C4%83u%C8%9Bi), 32 km (20 mi) from the town of [Gura Humorului](/source/Gura_Humorului), 48 km (30 mi) from the city of [Suceava](/source/Suceava) (the county seat), and 464 km (288 mi) from [Bucharest](/source/Bucharest).

The town is celebrated for its monumental [Romanian Orthodox](/source/Romanian_Orthodox_Church) church, the former Sts. Peter and Paul's Monastery (1613–1623), also knowns as Solca Monastery, built by Voievod (Ruling Prince) Ștefan Tomșa II of Moldavia and closed by the Habsburgs in 1785, and a beer factory that ranks among the oldest in the country (1810). Salt springs are located in the northern forested area. Solca is also relatively close to the [Cacica](/source/Cacica) salt mine and the [Arbore](/source/Arbore) church.

In Solca there is a Romanian traditional house which dates from the 17th century. This house was transformed into a museum in 1971. Other points of interest are the motel (known as Hanul Solca), the sanatorium with the summer garden and the central park, Tomșa Vodă High School, the Roman Catholic Church (which dates from 1868) and Pietrele Muierilor (a monument of nature located near the town).

Despite the fact it has the status of a town, Solca has a rural aspect in many areas. During the Communist regime, around 10 apartment blocks were built along the two main roads that cross the town: *Tomșa Vodă* Street and *Republicii* Street. Solca isn't connected to the Romanian national railway system.

The town administered the village of [Poieni-Solca](/source/Poieni-Solca). Following a local referendum held in August 2004, Poieni-Solca split from the town of Solca in March 2007 and became a [commune](/source/Communes_of_Romania).

## History

Tower of the local Orthodox church in Solca

View of the town, from the northern hill

The settlement of Solca was first mentioned in a document issued by [Moldavian Prince](/source/List_of_rulers_of_Moldavia) [Alexandru cel Bun](/source/Alexandru_cel_Bun) on January 15, 1418. On March 7, 1502, the [boyar](/source/Boyar) Luca Arbore bought the village from the grandchildren of Cârstea Horaeț and Șandru Gherman. Subsequently, Metropolitan Gheorghe Movilă offers this village to the [Sucevița Monastery](/source/Sucevi%C8%9Ba_Monastery).

At the beginning of the 17th century, the village is bought by the Moldavian Prince Ștefan Tomșa II (1611–1615, 1621–1623) and he builds here a monastery (known as Sts. Peter and Paul's Monastery or Solca Monastery). In the following centuries, Solca becomes a [market town](/source/Market_town) for the surrounding area.

In 1775, together with the rest of Bukovina, Solca becomes part of the [Habsburg monarchy](/source/Habsburg_monarchy), and is eventually part of [Austria-Hungary](/source/Austria-Hungary). During this period, many [Germans](/source/Germans_of_Romania) (which later became collectively known as [Bukovina Germans](/source/Bukovina_Germans)), [Polish](/source/Poles_in_Romania), and [Jewish](/source/History_of_the_Jews_in_Romania) families settled here. Subsequently, Solca becomes a well known summer resort, its renowned fresh air helping the settlement to develop during the following century. In 1810, one of the oldest beer factories in Romania opens in Solca. This brand of beer becomes the main symbol of the settlement.

At the initiative of doctors Eduard Beilich (1845) and Hermann Poras (1876) a sanatorium for lung diseases is opened, with an additional summer garden, so the tourism industry increases and the settlement becomes a well known spa of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

During [World War I](/source/World_War_I), Solca is the scene of [Eastern Front](/source/Eastern_Front_(World_War_I)) battles between the armies of Austria-Hungary and the [Russian Empire](/source/Russian_Empire). After 1918, Solca (along with the rest of Bukovina) become part of the [Kingdom of Romania](/source/Kingdom_of_Romania). It remains a well sought resort, especially for those with lung diseases. Solca was officially declared a town in 1926.

After the [Romanian Revolution](/source/Romanian_Revolution) of 1989, Solca descended into a period of regression. The sanatorium was turned into a chronic diseases hospital and eventually, in 2011, in an asylum for the elderly. The beer factory and the summer garden are closed down, the high school goes through a decrease in prestige. Today, Solca is no longer a resort, and the main occupation of its inhabitants is agriculture.

## Demographics

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Historical population Year Pop. ±% 1930 2,822 — 1948 2,212 −21.6% 1956 2,384 +7.8% 1966 2,550 +7.0% 1977 4,541 +78.1% 1992 4,762 +4.9% 2002 4,687 −1.6% 2011 2,188 −53.3% 2021 2,405 +9.9% Source: Census data

According to the [2021 census](/source/2021_Romanian_census) data, 2,405 inhabitants live in Solca. At the [2011 census](/source/2011_Romanian_census) data, there were 2,188 inhabitants, a decrease from the figure recorded at the 2002 census, when the town had a population of 4,456 inhabitants. The main cause of the drastic population decline from 2002 to 2011 was that Poieni-Solca, the village administered by Solca, was split from the town in March 2007 and became a commune.

Solca is the smallest town in [Suceava County](/source/Suceava_County) and the third smallest town in Romania. Only [Băile Tușnad](/source/B%C4%83ile_Tu%C8%99nad) and [Nucet](/source/Nucet) are smaller than Solca.

## Administration and local politics

### Town council

#### 2024–present

The town's current local council for the period 2024–2028 has the following multi-party political composition, based on the results of the votes cast at the [2024 Romanian local elections](/source/2024_Romanian_local_elections):[5]

Party Seats Current Council Social Democratic Party (PSD) 7 National Liberal Party (PNL) 2 Save Romania Union (USR) 1 Social Liberal Humanist Party (PUSL) 1

## Natives

- [Ilie E. Torouțiu](/source/Ilie_E._Torou%C8%9Biu) (1888–1953), literary historian, academician

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["2021 Romanian census"](https://www.recensamantromania.ro/rezultate-rpl-2021/rezultate-definitive-caracteristici-demografice/). National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Results of the 2024 local elections"](https://prezenta.roaep.ro/locale09062024v2/). Central Electoral Bureau. Retrieved 6 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Dinu Zară (24 June 2013). ["Berea Solca, brand vechi de 200 de ani, a dispărut după ce fabrica a fost vândută pe bucăţi la fier vechi"](https://adevarul.ro/stiri-locale/suceava/berea-solca-brand-vechi-de-200-de-ani-a-disparut-1449148.html). *[Adevărul](/source/Adev%C4%83rul).ro*. Retrieved 7 April 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Sandrinio Neagu (25 July 2017). ["Berea Solca revine pe piața suceveană"](https://www.monitorulsv.ro/berea-solca-revine-pe-piata-suceveana_8c19a5/). *Monitorul de Suceava*. Retrieved 7 April 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Rezultatele finale ale alegerilor locale din 2024"](https://prezenta.roaep.ro/locale09062024/data/json/sicpv/pv/pv_sv_final.json) (Json). Autoritatea Electorală Permanentă. Retrieved 2024-10-23.

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Solca](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Solca).

- (in Romanian) [Solca Town Hall official site](http://solca.ro/site/index.php)

- (in Romanian) [Suceava County site – Solca web page](http://judetulsuceava.ro/localitati/orase/solca/)

v t e Suceava County, Romania Cities Suceava (county seat) Câmpulung Moldovenesc Fălticeni Rădăuți Vatra Dornei Towns Broșteni Cajvana Dolhasca Frasin Gura Humorului Liteni Milișăuți Salcea Siret Solca Vicovu de Sus Communes Adâncata Arbore Baia Bălăceana Bălcăuți Berchișești Bilca Bogdănești Boroaia Bosanci Botoșana Breaza Brodina Bunești Burla Cacica Calafindești Capu Câmpului Cârlibaba Ciocănești Ciprian Porumbescu Comănești Cornu Luncii Coșna Crucea Dărmănești Dolhești Dorna-Arini Dorna Candrenilor Dornești Drăgoiești Drăgușeni Dumbrăveni Fântâna Mare Fântânele Forăști Frătăuții Noi Frătăuții Vechi Frumosu Fundu Moldovei Gălănești Grămești Grănicești Hănțești Hârtop Horodnic de Jos Horodnic de Sus Horodniceni Iacobeni Iaslovăț Ilișești Ipotești Izvoarele Sucevei Mălini Mănăstirea Humorului Marginea Mitocu Dragomirnei Moara Moldova-Sulița Moldovița Mușenița Ostra Păltinoasa Panaci Pârteștii de Jos Pătrăuți Poiana Stampei Poieni-Solca Pojorâta Preutești Putna Rădășeni Râșca Sadova Șaru Dornei Satu Mare Șcheia Șerbăuți Siminicea Slatina Straja Stroiești Stulpicani Sucevița Todirești Udești Ulma Vadu Moldovei Valea Moldovei Vama Vatra Moldoviței Verești Vicovu de Jos Voitinel Volovăț Vulturești Zamostea Zvoriștea

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