Ripiceni
Commune in Botoșani, Romania
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Ripiceni is a commune in Botoșani County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Cinghiniia, Lehnești, Movila Ruptă, Popoaia, Râșca, Ripiceni and Ripicenii Vechi. It lies along the river Prut that forms the border with Moldova.
CountryRomania
SubdivisionsRipiceni, Cinghiniia, Lehnești, Movila Ruptă, Popoaia, Ripicenii Vechi, Râșca
Area
51.4 km2 (19.8 sq mi)Population
(2021-12-01)[1]
3,771Ripiceni | |
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 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Botoșani County | |
  Ripiceni Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 47°56′50″N 27°08′33″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Botoșani |
| Subdivisions | Ripiceni, Cinghiniia, Lehnești, Movila Ruptă, Popoaia, Ripicenii Vechi, Râșca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2024–2028) | Gabriel Florin Talef (PSD) |
Area | 51.4 km2 (19.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 3,771 |
| • Density | 73.4/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 717325 |
| Area code | +40 x31 |
| Vehicle reg. | BT |
| Website | ripicenibt |
