Nisporeni

Nisporeni (Romanian pronunciation: [nispoˈrenʲ]) is a city in and the administrative center of Nisporeni District in Moldova.

Nisporeni
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Nisporeni is located in Moldova
Nisporeni
Location within Moldova
Coordinates: 47°5′N 28°11′E
CountryMoldova
DistrictNisporeni
First reference1618
Area
  Total14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
99 m (325 ft)
Population
  Total10,063
  Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
ClimateDfb
Websiteprimarianisporeni.md

Demographics

The vast majority of the population (97.52%) are Moldovans/Romanians.[2]

History

The first historical appearance was in 1618.

The Romanian People's Salvation Cross, the largest cross in Moldova, was built in 2011 in Nisporeni.[3][4]

Sport

Speranța Nisporeni is based in the city.

Media

Notable people

International relations

Twin towns – sister cities

Nisporeni is twinned with:

References


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