Ialoveni District

Ialoveni
District (Raion)
UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code	+373 268
Car plates	IL
Website	www.ialoveni.md

Ialoveni (Romanian pronunciation: [jaloˈvenʲ]) is a district (Romanian: raion) in the central part of Moldova, with the administrative center at Ialoveni. As of 2014, its population was 93,154.

History

The localities with the oldest documentary attestation in the district are Bardar, Puhoi, Molești, and Răzeni; these localities were mentioned for the first time in the period 1443–1485. The 16th to 18th centuries witnessed the development of the economy (agriculture and winery) and culture (several monasteries were built), as Bessarabia's population grew. After the Russo-Turkish War (1806–1812), the region was annexed by the Russian Empire, and became part of the Bessarabia Governorate from 1812 to 1917, there is an intense russification of the native population. In 1918, after the Russian Revolution and the collapse of the Russian Empire, Bessarabia united with Romania. From 1918 to 1940 and again from 1941 to 1944, the district was part of the Lăpușna County, in the Kingdom of Romania. In 1940, after the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, Bessarabia was occupied by the Soviet Union. Towards the end of World War II, the district became part of the Moldavian SSR. In 1991, as a result of the proclamation of Independence of Moldova, it became part and residence of Chișinău County (1991–2003), and in 2003 it became an administrative unit of Moldova.

Geography

Ialoveni district is located in the central part of the

of stone used in the wine industry.

Climate

The climate is

450–600 mm (18–24 in). The average wind speed is 3–6 m/s (9.8–19.7 ft/s).

Fauna

The fauna is typical of central Europe. There are mammals such as

, and others.

Flora

Forests occupy 18.3% of the district; they are complemented by

, and more.

Rivers

The district is located in the basin of the Nistru River and two of its tributaries: the Botna River (152 km) and the Ișnovăț River (59 km). There are also more than a hundred water bodies, half of which are stocked with fish.

Administrative subdivisions

• Localities: 34
  • Administrative center: Ialoveni
    • Cities: Ialoveni
      • Communes: 24
        • Villages: 32

Demographics

On 1 January 2012 the district population was 99,700, of which 15.7% urban and 84.3% rural population.

• Births (2010): 1,455 (14.7 per 1000)
• Deaths (2010): 1,145 (11.6 per 1000)
• Growth rate (2010): 310 (3.1 per 1000)

Ethnic groups

Ethnic group	% of total
Moldovans *	85.9
Romanians *	11.0
Ukrainians	0.9
Russians	0.8
Bulgarians	0.8
Gagauz	0.1
Romani	0.1
Other	0.2
Undeclared	1.11

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

Religion

• Christians - 98.7%
  • Orthodox Christians
    - 98.0%
  • Protestant
    - 0.7%
    • Baptists - 0.3%
    • Seventh-day Adventists
      - 0.2%
    • Pentecostals
      - 0.1%
    • Evangelicals
      - 0.1%
• Other - 1.1%
• No Religion 0.2%

Economy

In Ialoveni District there are 19,802 registered businesses. Of those, about 50 businesses operate in trade, three companies in transport and telecommunications, and the national telephone operator operating here is Moldtelecom. 60% are private property, 39% are public property and the other 1% are mixed ownership.

The land of Ialoveni District on 1 January 2008 outside the 25 administrative units is distributed as follows: regional first level, covers an area of 78,348 ha, including arable land - 33,431 ha (42.7%), orchards - 3,727 ha (4.8% ), vineyards 7,942 ha (10.2%), pastures - 7,310 ha (9.4%), other land - 8,700 ha (11.1%).

Sport

Ialoveni district has a well-developed

are open.

Education

The district operates 68

- 1258.

Politics

Traditional Ialoveni district,

is a continues fall percentage.

During the last three elections AEI had an increase of 47.1%

Parliament elections results

Year	AEI	PCRM
2010	71.87% 34,958	23.52% 11,435
July 2009	71.67% 33,208	25.02% 11,591
April 2009	54.18% 23,765	33.86% 14,854

Elections

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

Parties and coalitions		Votes	%	+/−
	Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova	20,465	42.08	+17.26
	Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova	11,435	23.52	−1.50
	Liberal Party	7,953	16.35	−6.81
	Democratic Party of Moldova	5,400	11,10	-0.81
	Party Alliance Our Moldova	1,140	2.34	−9.47
	Other Party	2,257	4.61	+1.30
Total (turnout 62.39%)		48,991	100.00

Culture

The district operates: a

works, including 12 bands as "model".

Health

The district works: a

offices of family doctors.

Tourism

Guinness Book of Records

)

• dessert wines. The most valuable present in the collection bottle
  of wine was produced in 1973 and worth €480.
• traditions of craftsmen in embroidery, crochet, craft
  .
• Valley of Botna - area
  dances
  , folk customs, etc.).
• cottages, hotel, restaurant, recreation
  area, musicians etc.).
• Suruceni Monastery (built in 19th century Moldavian architectural style);
• BardarZooClub is one of the biggest zoo's in Moldova, and unlike the traditional zoo's, here guests can actually touch and feed the animals.
• Museum of History and Ethnography of the Vasieni (here you can learn about the history of the district, represented by artifacts and handicrafts).
• If you're a fan of flowers, during April you can find 40 acres of tulip plantation in Bardarvillage, it's the biggest in Moldova.

References

• General description of Ialoveni district
• District population per year^{[permanent dead link]}
• Discuție:Raionul Ialoveni
• Rezultatele alegerilor din 28 noiembrie 2010 în raionul Ialoveni

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