Fălești

Fălești
City
Fălești
Location in Moldova
Coordinates: 47°34′20″N 27°42′50″E / 47.57222°N 27.71389°E / 47.57222; 27.71389
CountryMoldova
DistrictFălești District
Government
 • MayorAlexandr Severin (PN)
Area
 • Total
7.9 sq mi (20.5 km2)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total
12,074
 • Density1,530/sq mi (589/km2)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
ClimateDfb

Fălești (Romanian pronunciation: [fəˈleʃtʲ]) is a city in Moldova. It is located in the north-western part of the country, in the old Bessarabia region. It is the largest city and administrative center of Fălești District. Spread across an area of 7.9 km2 (3.1 sq mi), the town had a population of 12,074 inhabitants in 2014.