Baia
One of the earliest urban settlements in Moldavia — and likely its oldest princely seat — Baia is a pocket-sized commune in Suceava County, northeastern Romania, sitting on the Moldova River. Known in medieval sources as Civitas Moldaviae, it carries a layered history across several languages and cultures, with mountains close by and UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population6,762
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
Nearest airports
Baia: quick answers
Where is Baia?
Baia is in Romania, about 99 km62 miles in a straight line from Chernivtsi.
How do you get to Baia?
The nearest airport is Suceava (SCV), about 1 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Baia?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is July, with about 118 mm4.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Baia?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Baia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Vatra Moldovitei, Suceava and Harlau.