# Dondușeni

> town in Moldova

**Wikidata**: [Q1901003](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1901003)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dondușeni)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/donduseni

# Dondușeni

## Summary
Dondușeni is a town in northern Moldova that serves as the administrative capital of Dondușeni District. Designated as a city since 1995, it has a population of 5,987 residents as of April 2024 and covers an area of 2.55 square kilometres. The town's earliest written record dates to June 27, 1897.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** Dondușeni
- **Classification:** City (since 1995)
- **Country:** Moldova (since 1991)
- **Administrative Role:** Capital of Dondușeni District
- **Population:** 5,987 (April 8, 2024 census); 7,101 (2014 census)
- **Male Population:** 2,626 (2024)
- **Female Population:** 3,361 (2024)
- **Area:** 2.55 square kilometres
- **Elevation:** 218 metres above sea level
- **Coordinates:** 48.2244° N, 27.5853° E
- **Postal Codes:** MD-5100, MD-5101, MD-5102
- **Licence Plate Code:** DN
- **Local Dialing Code:** 251
- **Statistical Code (CUATM):** 3401000
- **CUATM Unique Identification Code:** 3401
- **Earliest Written Record:** June 27, 1897
- **Official Website:** http://primariadonduseni.md

## FAQs

**What is the population of Dondușeni?**
As of April 8, 2024, Dondușeni has a population of 5,987 residents, comprising 2,626 males and 3,361 females according to census data. The population has decreased from 7,101 recorded in the 2014 census.

**Where is Dondușeni located?**
Dondușeni is located in northern Moldova at coordinates 48.2244° N, 27.5853° E, situated at an elevation of 218 metres above sea level. It serves as the administrative centre of Dondușeni District.

**What countries has Dondușeni been part of throughout history?**
Dondușeni has been part of eight different political entities: the Russian Empire (until 1917), Russian Republic (1917), Moldavian Democratic Republic (1917–1918), Kingdom of Romania (1918–1940, then 1941–1944), Soviet Union (1940–1941, then 1944–1991), and finally Moldova from 1991 to present.

**What are the sister cities of Dondușeni?**
Dondușeni is twinned with three Romanian localities: Miroslava (since 2021), Târgu Neamț, and Sibiu.

**When was Dondușeni first documented?**
The earliest written record of Dondușeni dates to June 27, 1897.

## Why It Matters
Dondușeni serves as the administrative heart of Dondușeni District, functioning as the seat of local government and public services for the surrounding region. The town's strategic location in northern Moldova and its designation as a city since 1995 underscore its importance in the country's administrative framework. Its extensive Wikipedia presence across 33 language editions demonstrates international recognition and documentation. The town maintains active international relationships through twin city partnerships with Romanian municipalities, fostering cross-border cultural and administrative cooperation. As a district capital with its own mayor, coat of arms, and flag, Dondușeni represents local governance identity within Moldova's administrative structure.

## Notable For
- Serving as the administrative capital of Dondușeni District
- Holding city status since 1995, distinguishing it from smaller settlements
- Having documented history spanning eight different political jurisdictions
- Maintaining three active sister city relationships with Romanian municipalities
- Possessing official heraldic symbols including a coat of arms and flag
- Being represented across 33 Wikipedia language editions
- Having a female-majority population (56.1% as of 2024)

## Body

### Geography and Location
Dondușeni is situated in northern Moldova at precise coordinates 48.224444444444° latitude and 27.585277777778° longitude. The town occupies an elevated position at 218 metres above sea level and encompasses a total area of 2.55 square kilometres. It is located within and serves as the capital of Dondușeni District.

### Demographics
The population of Dondușeni has experienced a decline over the past decade. According to the 2014 census, the town had 7,101 residents. By April 8, 2024, this number had decreased to 5,987 based on census determination methods. The 2024 data reveals a gender distribution of 2,626 males (43.9%) and 3,361 females (56.1%), indicating a notable female majority in the population.

### Historical Political Affiliations
Dondușeni has existed under multiple sovereign jurisdictions throughout its recorded history. The town's earliest written record dates to June 27, 1897. The chronological progression of governance includes:
- **Russian Empire:** Until 1917 (documented from 1897)
- **Russian Republic:** February to October 1917
- **Moldavian Democratic Republic:** October 1917 to March 27, 1918
- **Kingdom of Romania:** March 1918 to 1940, and again from 1941 to 1944
- **Soviet Union:** 1940 to 1941, and 1944 to 1991
- **Moldova:** 1991 to present

### Administrative Status and Governance
Dondușeni was officially designated as a city in 1995, elevating its administrative status. The town functions as the capital of Dondușeni District and is governed by a mayor who holds the office of "mayor of Dondușeni." Administrative identifiers include the CUATM statistical code 3401000 and the CUATM unique identification code 3401. The licence plate code for vehicles registered in Dondușeni is DN.

### Infrastructure and Communications
The town is served by multiple postal codes: MD-5100, MD-5101, and MD-5102. The local telephone dialing code is 251. An official website (http://primariadonduseni.md) provides governmental information in Romanian.

### International Relations
Dondușeni maintains active sister city relationships with three Romanian localities:
- **Miroslava:** Partnership established in 2021
- **Târgu Neamț**
- **Sibiu**

### Symbols and Imagery
The town possesses official heraldic and vexillological symbols:
- **Coat of Arms:** Available via Wikimedia Commons
- **Flag:** Documented and available via Wikimedia Commons
- **Locator Map:** Shows the raion de Dondușeni district context

Notable visual documentation includes an image of the Church of St. Nicholas (Biserica „Sf. Nicolae") photographed in October 2024, representing local religious architecture.

### Digital and Database Presence
Dondușeni is catalogued in multiple international databases and reference systems:
- **Wikidata Description:** "town in Moldova"
- **Wikipedia Title:** Available in 33 language editions including English, Romanian, Russian, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, and others
- **Freebase ID:** /m/09bsxq
- **Geonames ID:** 618382
- **Who's on First ID:** 1175612935
- **Commons Category:** Dondușeni

The category for people born in Dondușeni is designated as Q8052734 in Wikidata, and the town has a sitelink count of 33 across various Wikimedia projects. The town is named after Dondușeni itself, suggesting an eponymous origin for the settlement's designation.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. 2014 Moldovan census
3. 2024 Moldovan census. 2025
4. Q113254021
5. [Site-ul oficial](http://primariadonduseni.md/date-statistice/)
6. CUATM