Satu Mare is a city in northwestern Romania, on the Sătmar River. It is the capital of Satu Mare County. The city administers three villages: Aita Mare, Ciuruleasa and Vișeu de Sus.
Satu Mare is an important economic center in Romania. The city has a large industrial base, with factories producing furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and beverages. It also has a large agricultural sector, with livestock breeding, crop production, and orchards.
The city has a rich cultural life, with theaters, museums, and galleries. It is also home to a large Roma (Gypsy) population.