Vadul lui Vodă

Vadul lui Vodă is a town in the Chișinău municipality, Moldova. It is an eastern suburb of the capital of the country, and is well known as a resort.

Vadul lui Vodă
Town
Flag of Vadul lui Vodă
Coat of arms of Vadul lui Vodă
Vadul lui Vodă is located in Moldova
Vadul lui Vodă
Vadul lui Vodă
Coordinates: 47°05′30″N 29°04′32″E
CountryMoldova
MunicipalityChișinău
Founded1432
Government
  TypeStrong Mayor-Council
  MayorIurie Onofriiciuc (PCRM)
Area
  Total14.43 km2 (5.57 sq mi)
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Population
  Total5,295
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EDT)
Websitehttp://www.vadulluivoda.md

The town is situated 23 km east of Chișinău on the right (western) bank of the Dniester river. During the Soviet era, several million tons of sand were brought in to create a wide artificial beach. Today it retains a small, mostly local, tourist trade.

Close to the town lies an airfield, popular for parachute jumping and general aviation.

The town day is celebrated on November 8.

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