Soroca | |
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Coordinates: 48°10′N 28°18′E / 48.167°N 28.300°E | |
Country | Moldova |
County | Soroca |
Government | |
• Mayor | Lilia Pilipețchi (PSRM) |
Area | |
• Total | 11.88 km2 (4.59 sq mi) |
Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 22,196 |
• Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | MD-3001 |
Area code | +373 230 |
Website | Official website |
Soroca is a city and municipality[2] in northern Moldova, situated on the Dniester River about 160 km (99 mi) north of Chișinău. It is the administrative center of the Soroca District.