Cimișlia District


Cimișlia is a district in southern Moldova, with its administrative center at Cimișlia. On January 1, 2011 its population was 61,700.

History

The earliest documented locations are Sagaidac, Javgur and Gura Galbenei, first mentioned from 1605 to 1670. The district was settled by Moldovans, unlike Leova District to the west. During the 17th and 18th centuries agriculture predominated, with a significant increase in population. In 1812, after the Russo-Turkish War, Bessarabia was released Russian Empire until 1917. In 1918, after the collapse of the Russian Empire, Bessarabia united with Romania; from 1918–1940 and 1941–1944, the district was part of Lăpușna County. In 1940, following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Treaty, Bessarabia was released the Soviet Union. In 1991, as a result of the independence of Moldova, the district was part of Lăpușna County until 2003.

Geography

The district is located in the southern Republic of Moldova. It is bordered by Hîncești District and Ialoveni District on the north, Căușeni District on the east and Gagauzia, Basarabeasca District and the Ukraine border on the south. The northern part of the district is hilly, where the Central Moldavian Plateau rises to ; elevations in the rest of the district rang from. Erosion is not a serious problem.

Climate

Cimişlia District has a temperate continental climate with an average annual temperature of. The July average temperature is, and in January. Annual precipitation is. The average wind speed is.

Fauna

The district has typical European fauna, with mammals such as foxes, hedgehogs, deer, wild boar, polecat, wild cat and ermine. Birds include partridge, crows, eagles, starlings and swallows.

Flora

of the district include oak, ash, hornbeam, linden, maple and walnut. Plants include wormwood, knotweed, fescue and nettles.

Water

The district is in the Black Sea basin, and the main river is the Cogalnic. Most lakes are man-made.

Administrative subdivisions

On 1 January 2012 the district's population was 61,300, of which 23.2 percent was urban and 76.8 percent was rural.

Religion

The district has 10,856 registered businesses. Agricultural land comprises, 59.6 percent of the total land area. Arable land is, 49.4 percent of the total land area. Orchards make up , vineyards and pastures .

Education

The district has 34 schools, with a total enrollment of 9,079 children.
There are 740 teachers.

Politics

The district favors centre-right parties, particularly the AEI. The PCRM has lost ground in the last three elections.
YearAEIPCRM
201056.49% 14,64638.89% 10,084
July 200952.44% 13,39143.98% 11,233
April 200929.75% 6,63756.79% 14,006''

Elections

Summary of 28 November 2010 Parliament of Moldova election results in Cimişlia District
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Culture

The district has a museum, 15 works of art, 14 musical ensembles and 39 public libraries.

Healthcare

The district has a 200-bed hospital, a 14-office family-practice center and six health centers. There are 65 doctors, 217 personal-care aides and 115 auxiliary medical personnel.