Călărași District

Călărași District Raionul Călărași
District (Raion)
UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code	+373 44
Car plates	CL
Website	www.calarasi.md

Călărași (Romanian pronunciation: [kələˈraʃʲ] ^ⓘ) is a district (Romanian: raion) in the centre of Moldova, with the administrative headquarters in Călărași. As of January 1, 2011, its population was 78,800.

History

The district territory is inhabited since

(1991–2003), and in 2003 became administrative unit of Moldova.

Geography

Codri

Calarasi District is located in central part of Moldova. It borders with

brown soil

on the plateau. Maximum altitude in the district is 400 meters, the rate reached in the south-western part of district.

Climate

The climate is temperate-continental. The average air temperature is 9 °C (48 °F). Average January temperature −5 °C (23 °F) and in July 21 °C (70 °F). Yearly precipitation] 550–650 mm. Average wind speed 4–6 m/s.

Fauna

Fauna characteristic of the so animals such as:

and other.

Flora

Forests occupy 30.7% of district territory, dominate species:

and other.

Plaiul Fagului

State Nature Reserve "Plaiul Fagului" was created on March 12, 1992 for the

. The total area of reserve is 5642 ha, of which forests occupy 4639 ha (82.2%). The territorial-administrative structure includes 5387 hectares of natural tree, etc.

Rivers

District is located in the

. Most lakes are of natural origin, but are rich in fish.

Wine production

This Călărași District is known for its red wine, white wine, and cognac. While Moldova was a part of the Soviet Union, its wines were known throughout the USSR.

Administrative subdivisions

• Localities: 54
  • Administrative center:
    Călăraşi
    • Cities:
      Călăraşi
      • Villages: 23
        • Communes: 30

Demographics

1 January 2012 the district population was 78,800 of which 20.7%

population

• Births
  (2010): 927 (11.7 per 1000)
• Deaths
  (2010): 1175 (14.9 per 100)
• Growth rate (2010): -248 (-3.1 per 1000)

Ethnic groups

Ethnic group	% of total
Moldovans *	79.8
Romanians *	15.5
Ukrainians	3.3
Russians	0.8
Romani	0.3
Gagauz	0.1
Bulgarians	0.1
Other	0.2
Undeclared	1.27

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

Religion

Baptist church in Bravicea

• Christians - 98.4%
  • Orthodox Christians
    - 97.7%
  • Protestant
    - 0.7%
    • Seventh-day Adventists
      - 0.5%
    • Baptists - 0.2%
• Other - 1.1%
• No Religion - 0.5%

Economy

The district recorded a total of 21,200 enterprises, of which individual enterprises 673 units, 19,792 units farms, enterprises with the legal person status 800.

.

Education

In Calarasi district works: 31

versatile - 269 students, college teaching "Alexandru cel Bun" 553 students.

Politics

Calarasi district in terms of political support

here usually get poor results, the last three elections is a constant fall.

During the last three elections AEI had an increase of 68.9%

Parliament elections results

Year	AEI	PCRM
2010	68.13% 23,517	25.81% 8,910
July 2009	63.67% 21,516	32.10% 10,849
April 2009	43.33% 13,925	43.39% 13,947

Elections

Summary of 28 November 2010 Parliament of Moldova election results in Călăraşi District

Parties and coalitions		Votes	%	+/−
	Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova	12,364	35.82	+18.23
	Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova	8,910	25.81	−6.29
	Liberal Party	5,602	16.23	−3.48
	Democratic Party of Moldova	4,252	12,32	+2.30
	Party Alliance Our Moldova	1,299	3.76	−12.59
	European Action Movement	368	1.07	+1.07
	Other Party	1,736	4.99	+0.76
Total (turnout 56.08%)		34,807	100.00

Culture

The district works: 37 houses and cultural centers, 42 libraries, 7 museums, three art schools. In total the district works, 103 artistic groups, including 23 as "model".

Health

The district operates: Călăraşi district hospital with 200 beds general fund, a Center of Family Physicians, 4 health centers, 27 family doctor's offices, three offices Health, 35

subsidiaries.

Tourism

• Agrotouristic "Honey House" - Răciula
• Mansions of
  Păuleşti
  )
• Geopaleontological natural monument "Cemetery horses" (2 ha)
• Sanatorium Codru - Hîrjauca
• The four
  Hîrbovăţ
  )
• The oldest winery and brandy from Moldova (Călăraşi Divin)
• Unique
  Hogineşti
  )
• Vestiges of ancient
  fortresses Getae of a ground (4th–3rd century BC) of Horodiște

Personalities

• Iurie Colesnic - Politician (PL)
• Mihai Petric - Painter
• Pavel Stratan - Singer and songwriter of folk music
• Andrew Rayel - Producer and DJ
• Sigmund Mogulesko - Singer, actor and composer
• Igor Dodon - Politician and President

References

External links

• The official site of the district
• Number of district population^{[permanent dead link]}
• Descrierea raionului

47°15′N 28°20′E / 47.250°N 28.333°E / 47.250; 28.333