Fuzăuca
Fuzăuca is a village in Șoldănești District, Moldova.
Demographics
According to the 2014 Moldovan census, Fuzăuca had a population of 719 residents. All inhabitants lived in a rural setting, resulting in a population density of approximately 40.85 people per square kilometer across the village’s 17.60 km² area. Between 2004 and 2014, the population saw a slight annual decrease of 1.3%, indicating a gradual demographic decline.The gender distribution was fairly balanced, with women representing a slight majority at 52% compared to men at 48%. In terms of age structure, the working-age population accounted for 67.9%, while children under 15 made up 19.7%. Seniors aged 65 and older represented 12.4%, suggesting a modest aging trend within the community.
Ethnically, Fuzăuca is notably diverse. Ukrainians comprised the majority at 51.1%, followed closely by Moldovans at 46.9%. A small minority of 2% identified as Russians. This diversity is reflected in the village's linguistic makeup: 48.7% of the population reported Ukrainian as their native language, 33.9% Moldovan, 9.4% Romanian, and 8% Russian.
Despite its ethnic and linguistic variety, Fuzăuca is religiously homogeneous, with 100% of the population identified as Orthodox in the census.
Overall, Fuzăuca's demographic profile paints a picture of a small, multiethnic rural village with a slightly declining and aging population, strong Orthodox religious cohesion, and a significant Ukrainian cultural presence.