Basarabeasca District

Basarabeasca () is a raion in the south of Moldova, with the administrative center at Basarabeasca.

History From 1393 to 1538, the region was part of the principality of Moldavia. In the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, the region was populated by Tatars. Localities with the oldest documentary attestation is Sadaclia, documented for the first time in 1793. In 1812, after the Russo-Turkish War (1806-1812), is the occupation of Basarabia, Russian Empire during this period (1812–1917), there is an intense russification of the native population. In 1918, after the collapse of the Russian Empire, Bessarabia united with Romania. During this period (1918–1940 and 1941–1944), the district was part of Tighina County. After the 1939 Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, Bessarabia was occupied by the USSR in June 1940. In 1991 as a result of the proclamation of Independence of Moldova, the district became part of Lăpușna County (1991–2003), and in 2003 it became an administrative unit of Moldova.

Geography District is located in the southern part of the Republic of Moldova. Neighborhood has the following district: north Cimislia District, the east boundary of the state with Ukraine, in the west and south bordering of Gagauzia. Also the district is the smallest area and population of Moldova was. The landscape of the field with maximum altitudes of 210–220 m with a mild erosion processes.

Climate Temperate continental climate with an annual average district temperature of . In July the average temperature is , and in January . The annual precipitation is 450–550 mm, and the average wind speed is 2–5 m/s.

Fauna Typical European fauna, with the presence of mammals such as foxes, hedgehogs, deer, wild boar, polecat, wild cat, ermine, and others, and birds such as partridges, crows, eagles, starling, swallow, and more.

Flora Forests of the district are complemented by tree species such as oak, ash, hornbeam, linden, maple, walnut and others. From plants: wormwood, knotweed, fescue, nettle and many others.

Rivers District is located in Cogâlnic River basin (243 km) which crosses the district from northwest to southeast. Most lakes are of artificial origin.

Administrative subdivisions Localities: 10 Administrative center: Basarabeasca Cities: Basarabeasca Communes: 1Iserlia (BogdanovcaCarabiberIvanovca) Villages: 9AbacliaBașcaliaCarabetovcaIordanovcaIserliaSadacliaBogdanovcaCarabiberIvanovca

Demographics

As of 2025, the population is 15,676, of which 44.3% is male and 55.7% is female. 42.9% of the population is urban and 57.1% is rural.

Births (2010): 241 (8.2 per 1000) Deaths (2010): 389 (13.3 per 1000) Growth rate (2010): -148 (−5.1 per 1000)

Ethnic groups +Ethnic groups (2024 census) Ethnic group Number % Moldovans * 9,754 65.4 Gagauz 1,222 8.2 Russians 1,119 7.5 Romanians * 883 5.9 Ukrainians 871 5.8 Bulgarians 777 5.2 Romani 168 1.1 Other 111 0.7 Undeclared 9 0.1Total14,914100 Footnote: * There is an ongoing controversy regarding the ethnic identification of Moldovans and Romanians.

Religion +Religion (2024 census) Religion Number % Christians14,717 98.7 Orthodox Christians14,200 95.2 Baptists 230 1.5 Adventists152 1.0 Pentecostals66 0.4 Evangelicals30 0.2Jehovah's Witnesses270.2Catholics110.1 Old Believers1 0.0 Muslims7 0.0 Free thinkers 2 0.0Agnostics50.0Atheists310.2Irreligious900.6Other60.0Undeclared560.4Total14,914100

Economy Activities that contribute to the economy of the district are: trade (81%), paid services (18%), agriculture and manufacturing (1%). Of the total number of SME's which have 94.3% of all businesses in the district are recorded with only 50% profit. The local economy is based on sectors: manufacturing, trade and services, transport and communications. Small and medium business sector of the district lies Basarabeasca 99% of all enterprises in the district and 47.9% of all workers already employed.

Education The district Basarabeasca operates 11 educational institutions, including: total students: in schools – 4234 children. Four secondary schools – 749 children, seven high schools – 3485 children. Institutions, school children −1014. School sports – 233 children.

Politics Traditional Basarabeasca district, political and electoral support PCRM unlike the south part of Moldova. But the last three elections communists is a continuous fall in percentage.

During the last three elections AEI had an increase of 131.8%

+ Parliament elections results Year AEI PCRM201043.86% 5,51950.20% 6,317July 200936.83% 4,71652.05% 6,496April 200919.70% 2,38153.61% 6,749

Elections

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Culture The district operates 8 cultural units, 2 museums, three bands, holding the title of the band model, 14 public libraries and the Monastery "St. Nicholas".

Health The district of Basarabeasca currently provides: a district hospital, a center of family doctors (which staffed by four doctors in the practice of family medicine), four general health centers, an emergency medical facility, two dental surgeries, and six pharmacies.

References

Bibliography District population per year District site Discuție:Raionul Basarabeasca Rezultatele alegerilor din 28 noiembrie 2010 în raionul Basarabeasca

Basarabeasca District

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