Fălești


Fălești is a city in Moldova. It is located in the north-western part of the country, in the old Bessarabia region. It is the largest city and administrative center of Fălești District. Spread across an area of, the town had a population of 12,074 inhabitants in 2014.

Geography

Fălești is located in Fălești District of Moldova. It is located in the southeastern Europe and in the north-western part of Moldova. Spread across an area of, it is one of 33 sub-divisions in the district. It is part of the Bessarabia region.

Demographics

According to the 2024 census, 11,946 inhabitants lived in Fălești, a decrease compared to the previous census in 2014, when 12,074 inhabitants were registered.


Prior to the Second World War, Fălești had a substantial Jewish population, comprising almost half of the town’s inhabitants. The community was largely destroyed during the Holocaust, and many of the survivors subsequently emigrated.

Climate

On 7 August 2012, Fălești recorded a temperature of, which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Moldova.