Soroca
Soroca | |
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Soroca Fort and Soroca | |
| Coordinates: 48°10′N 28°18′E / 48.167°N 28.300°E | |
| Country | Moldova |
| County | Soroca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lilia Pilipețchi (PSRM) |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.88 km2 (4.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 22,196 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | MD-3001 |
| Area code | +373 230 |
| Website | Official website |
Soroca is a city and municipality in northern Moldova, situated on the Dniester River about 160 km (99 mi) north of Chișinău. It is the administrative center of the Soroca District.