Hîncești
Hîncești | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 46°49′N 28°35′E / 46.817°N 28.583°E | |
| Country | Moldova |
| District | Hîncești District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alexandru Botnari (PDCM) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 12,491 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | MD-3401 |
| Area code | +373 269 |
| Climate | Dfb |
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Hîncești (Romanian pronunciation: [hɨnˈt͡ʃeʃtʲ]) is a city and municipality in Moldova.
Hîncești is situated on the Cogâlnic River, 33 km (21 mi) southwest of the Moldovan capital, Chișinău. Since 2003 it has been the seat of Hîncești District.