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

Ialoveni
District (Raion)
Flag
Country	Moldova
Administrative center (Oraş-reşedinţă)	Ialoveni
Government
• Raion President	Nicolae Andronache (PL), since 2011
Area
• Total	783 km2 (302 sq mi)
• Water	25.6 km2 (9.9 sq mi)  2.27%
Population  (2014)[1]
• Total	93,154
• Density	120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code	+373 268
Car plates	IL
Website	www.ialoveni.md

The localities with the oldest documentary attestation in the district areBardar,Puhoi,Molești, andRăzeni; 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), asBessarabia's population grew. After theRusso-Turkish War (1806–1812), the region was annexed by theRussian Empire, and became part of theBessarabia Governorate from 1812 to 1917, there is an intenserussification of the native population. In 1918, after theRussian 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 theLăpușna County, in theKingdom of Romania. In 1940, after theMolotov–Ribbentrop Pact,Bessarabia was occupied by the Soviet Union. Towards the end ofWorld War II, the district became part of theMoldavian SSR. In 1991, as a result of the proclamation ofIndependence of Moldova, it became part and residence ofChișinău County (1991–2003), and in 2003 it became an administrative unit ofMoldova.

Ialoveni district is located in the central part of theRepublic of Moldova. Neighborhood has the following district:Strășeni District andChișinău Municipality in north,Anenii Noi District in the east, districts ofCăușeni andCimislia in the south, andHîncești District in the west. The landscape is varied, from slippery and hilly in the northwest (Central Moldavian Plateau), until smooth andplain in the east (valley of the Botna River). Erosion processes vary in intensity. In structure, the soil contains considerable amounts ofhumus district, very rich. In the villageMileștii Mici is a mine of stone, where annually about 200,000 cubic meters are extracted construction materials. Space left by theextraction of stone used in the wine industry.

The climate istemperate continental. Summer is warm and long, with average July temperature 22 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (97 °F), winter is mild, with average temperature in January of −4 °C (25 °F) and a minimum of −24 °C (−11 °F). Yearlyprecipitation 450–600 mm (18–24 in). The average wind speed is 3–6 m/s (9.8–19.7 ft/s).

The fauna is typical of central Europe. There are mammals such asfoxes,hedgehogs,deer,wild boar,ermine,ferret, and more. Birds include:owl,stork,hawk,sparrow,starling,crow,egret,partridges, and others.

Forests occupy 18.3% of the district; they are complemented byoak,english oak,hornbeam,maple,linden,ash, and other trees. Plants include:wormwood,black,clover,knotweed,nettle,fescue, and more.

The district is located in the basin of theNistru River and two of its tributaries: theBotna 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.

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

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)

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

• 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%

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 isMoldtelecom. 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, includingarable 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%).

Ialoveni district has a well-developedsport infrastructure. All localities have sportsstadiums (especiallyfootball),wrestling rooms (wrestling), the annual practice rounds ofcycling, distancerunning and different. A young generation is given importance, moderngyms are open.

The district operates 68educational institutions, includingprimary schools,secondary schools,high schools - 37 (number ofstudents - 1362),preschool - 29 (3416children),vocational schools - 2 (563 students),teachers - 1258.

Traditional Ialoveni district,political andelectoral support,right-wing parties, particularlyAEI.PCRM is a continues fall percentage.

During the last three electionsAEI had an increase of 47.1%

The district operates: amuseum, 23 houses ofculture, 34libraries, 57artistic works, including 12 bands as "model".

The district works: ahospital - with 132beds, a Center ofFamily Physician's - with 6 offices of familydoctor's, 15health centers, 11branch offices of family doctors.

• Wine Collection (Golden Collection) of theMilestii Mici. It entered theGuinness Book of Records as the largest wine collection inEurope with over 1.5 million bottles of collection. The total number ofbottles present in the cellars of Milestii Mici exceed 2 million. The complex of galleries (cellars) of the Milestii Mici is itself the largest in Europe, stretching nearly 250 km, of which only 120 km are used. The wines stored here are 70%red wine,white wine with only 20% and 10% ofdessert wines. The most valuable present in the collectionbottle of wine was produced in 1973 and worth €480.
• Fireplacescraftsmen fromUlmu andVasieni: here visitors can get acquainted with oldtraditions of craftsmen in embroidery,crochet,craft.
• Valley of Botna - areafolk, ethno-folk with 11 bands (songs anddances, folk customs, etc.).
• Resorts "Golden Fish" - the company FisheriesCostesti (summercottages,hotel, restaurant,recreation area, musicians etc.).
• Suruceni Monastery (built in 19th centuryMoldavian 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 andEthnography of theVasieni (here you can learn about thehistory of the district, represented byartifacts and handicrafts).
• If you're a fan of flowers, during April you can find 40 acres of tulip plantation inBardarvillage, it's the biggest in Moldova.

• 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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