Ciorescu

Ciorescu
Commune
Ciorescu
Location within Moldova
Coordinates: 47°07′46″N 28°53′08″E / 47.12944°N 28.88556°E / 47.12944; 28.88556
Country Moldova
CountyChișinău
Settled1912
CommuneCiorescu
Boroughs
villages
  • Ciorescu
  • Făurești
  • Goian
Government
  MayorIvan Scripnic (Ind.)
Area
  Total
6.03 km2 (2.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
  Total
5,961
  Density990/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
MD-2089
Area code+373 22
Websitewww.ciorescu.com

Ciorescu, formerly known as Cricova Nouă, is a commune in Moldova, located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) in the north-east of Chișinău, the capital of Moldova. The commune is part of the Rîșcani sector of the Chișinău municipality. It is composed of three villages: Ciorescu, Făurești and Goian.