Title: Zastavna City Position: Administrative Center Zastavna area. Location: Located on the river Sovytsia 28 km north of Chernivtsi Population: 8.7 thousand people Area: 3.5 sq. km. km. Waterways: River Sovytsia, three rate Founded: 1589 Background: The first written mention of the town dates from the 1589 year. The name's origin is not fully elucidated, although the most plausible version is that the name derives from the word "force" that once existed here - on the river Sovytsia. This river is five hundred years ago, was overflowing. At the moment it resembles a small stream. There is also speculation that the place was called due to its location: the city surrounded three rate. During the reign of Austria in the town was the seat of the district court, and today Zastavna - provincial, but the modern city. Sightseeing: National History Museum.