Founded 20 August 1588 Time zone EET (UTC+2) Area 15.12 km² Local time Monday 2:15 PM | County Floreşti District Elevation 88 m (289 ft) Postal code (MD-)5001–5002 Population 15,400 (2012) | |
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Weather 7°C, Wind N at 18 km/h, 64% Humidity | ||
Florești ([floˈreʃtʲ]; Russian: Флорешты), is the capital city and industrial and commercial center of Floreşti District of Moldova. It is located on the river Răut.
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Map of Floresti, Moldova
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
References
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