Floreşti Population 2026

Floreşti has a population of 16,759, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Floreşti. Roughly 0.6% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

Location of Floreşti (capital Chisinau shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,759

Rank in Moldova

#18

Coordinates

47.89°N, 28.29°E

~120 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

107 km

66 miles, straight line

Cities near Floreşti

Soroca27,423 people · ~29 km away
Bălţi125,000 people · ~31 km away
Bilicenii Vechi15,479 people · ~32 km away
Drochia16,080 people · ~39 km away
Rîbniţa55,455 people · ~55 km away
Orhei24,918 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Floreşti?

Floreşti has a population of 16,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Floreşti in?

Floreşti is located in Floreşti, Moldova.

Is Floreşti the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 107 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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