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, remembered the first time in 1793. In 1812, after the Russo-Turkish War, is the occupation of Basarabia, Russian Empire during this period, 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, 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, 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

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

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 which crosses the district from northwest to southeast. Most lakes are of artificial origin.

Administrative subdivisions

  • Localities: 10
  • *Administrative center: Basarabeasca
  • **Cities: Basarabeasca
  • ***Communes: 1
    Iserlia
  • ****Villages: 9
    Abaclia
    Bașcalia
    Carabetovca
    Iordanovca
    Iserlia
    Sadaclia
    Bogdanovca
    Carabiber
    Ivanovca

    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 : 241
  • Deaths : 389
  • Growth rate : -148

    Ethnic groups

Footnote: * There is an ongoing controversy regarding the ethnic identification of Moldovans and Romanians.

Religion

Economy

Activities dominate the economy of the district are: trade, paid services, agriculture and manufacturing. 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 working 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%
YearAEIPCRM
201043.86% 5,51950.20% 6,317
July 200936.83% 4,71652.05% 6,496
April 200919.70% 2,38153.61% 6,749

Elections

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Culture

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

Health

The district of Basarabeasca currently provides: a district hospital, a center of family doctors, four general health centers, an emergency medical facility, two dental surgeries, and six pharmacies.