Florești, Moldova
Florești | |
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Florești | |
Coordinates: 47°53′36″N 28°18′05″E / 47.89333°N 28.30139°ECoordinates: 47°53′36″N 28°18′05″E / 47.89333°N 28.30139°E | |
Country | Moldova |
County | Floreşti District |
Founded | 20 August 1588 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Iurie Ţap |
Area | |
• Total | 15.12 km2 (5.84 sq mi) |
Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 11,998 |
• Density | 790/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | (MD-)5001–5002[2] |
Area code(s) | +373 250 |
Climate | Dfb |
Florești (Romanian pronunciation: [floˈreʃtʲ]; Russian: Флорешты), is the capital city and industrial and commercial center of Floreşti District of Moldova. It is located on the river Răut.
Name[]
The name comes from the Romanian word floare ("flower"). The old name of the settlement was Rădiul Florilor, which is also a derivative from the Romanian word for "flower".
Geography[]
The city is located in the north of the country, on the river Răut, a tributary of the Dniester.
Politics and administration[]
Florești is governed by the City Council and the City Mayor (Romanian: Primar), both elected once every four years. The current mayor is Iurie Ţap.
Notable people[]
Gallery[]
The first historical mention of Floreşti dates to 1588
References[]
Categories:
- Cities and towns in Moldova
- Populated places established in 1580
- Soroksky Uyezd
- Soroca County (Romania)
- Florești District