Codru, Moldova

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Codru (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈkodru]) is a town in Chișinău municipality, Moldova, and the second-largest suburb of the capital after Durlești.[4] It lies directly on the southwestern outskirts of Chișinău, separated from the city proper only by Grenoble Street. Codru is home to Costiujeni Psychiatric Hospital, a historic and prominent institution in Moldova.

CountryMoldova
Elevation
126 m (413 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
WebsiteOfficial website
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Codru
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Coat of arms of Codru
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Codru is located in Moldova
Codru
Codru
Coordinates: 46°58′31″N 28°49′10″E
CountryMoldova
MunicipalityChișinău
Government
 • MayorStelian Manic (PAS[1])
Area
[2]
 • Total
29.45 km2 (11.37 sq mi)
Elevation
126 m (413 ft)
Population
 (2024)[3]
 • Total
18,310
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
WebsiteOfficial website
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Demographics

According to the 2024 census, 18,310 inhabitants lived in Codru, an increase compared to the previous census in 2014, when 15,934 inhabitants were registered.[5][6]

Ethnic composition of Codru (2024)
  1. Moldovans[a] (68.1%)
  2. Romanians (23.2%)
  3. Ukrainians (3.70%)
  4. Russians (2.80%)
  5. Others (1.90%)
  6. Not stated (0.30%)
Linguistic composition of Codru (2024)
  1. Romanian (51.4%)
  2. Moldovan[b] (33.6%)
  3. Russian (11.7%)
  4. Ukrainian (2.10%)
  5. Other (1.10%)
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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1979 10,446—    
1989 11,716+12.2%
2004 14,277+21.9%
2014 15,934+11.6%
2024 18,310+14.9%
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  1. [a]
    There is an ongoing controversy regarding the ethnic identification of Moldovans and Romanians.
  2. [b]
    In March 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed a law updating all legislative texts and the constitution to refer to the national language as Romanian, effectively rendering the term "Moldovan" obsolete.[7][8]

Administration

The city is governed by a local council and a mayor, currently Stelian Manic of the Party of Action and Solidarity.[4]

Transport

Multiple public transport options operate within Codru. The city is served by two bus lines — the 14 and 15 buses of Chișinău Municipality[9] — as well as several minibuses, most notably the 178 minibus line, which also covers a large area of Chișinău, particularly the city center.[10]

Costiujeni Psychiatric Hospital

Part of the Costiujeni Psychiatric Hospital complex

According to a legend recounted by Irina Cantacuzino (1915–2007), during a heavy blizzard a wolf pack killed two children, Constantin (Kostea) and Eugene (Jenea), and their mother subsequently lost her mind and soon died. Their father became a monk and built a small monastic hermitage, which over time became known as “Kostea-Jenea.” In 1895, the clinical psychiatric hospital Costiujeni (now officially Chișinău Psychiatric Hospital [ro]) was founded nearby, soon to be recognized as one of the leading institutions of its kind in Eastern Europe.[11]

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