Floresti
- General information
Floresti district is located in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova, approximately 127 km from Chisinau. It comprises 74 localities and has a population of 60 118. The average gross monthly salary is 9 280 MDL.
Access to external markets is supported by a well-developed road network, with the nearest EU border crossing—Sculeni—located 101 km away. The district is approximately 123 km from Iasi (Romania), 346 km from the Giurgiulesti International Port, and 293 km from the Port of Odesa.
A major strategic asset for the district is the Mărculești Free International Airport, which also operates as a Free Economic Zone, offering attractive opportunities for trade and investment.
The economy of Floresti District is primarily driven by agriculture, complemented by a growing food processing and manufacturing sector. The district also holds valuable mineral resources, including a quartz sand deposit near the town of Floresti, which serves as a key raw material source for the glass industry.
Notable companies operating in the district include the Floresti Butter Factory, a major dairy producer, and Rusnac-Moldaqua, a nationally recognized brand known for its production of mineral water.
