Bălănești is a commune in Nisporeni District, Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Bălănești and Găureni. [2]
The highest point of Moldova, Bălănești Hill, [3] [4] is located in Bălănești.
Bălănești is the highest village in Moldova with an elevation of 436 m.
Moldova is divided administratively into two levels:
Nisporeni is a district in west-central Moldova, with its administrative center at Nisporeni. According to the 2014 census, its population was 53,154; most are Moldovans.
Bălănești Hill is the highest geographical point in Moldova, with an altitude of 430 metres (1410'). It is located in Bălănești and belongs to the Cornești Hills.
Cocieri is a commune in the Republic of Moldova, and the administrative center of Dubăsari District. It is located on the eastern bank of the Dniester River, consisting of two villages, Cocieri and Vasilievca.
Pogănesti is the village of residence of the commune of the same name in Hîncești District, Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Marchet and Pogănești.
Sărata-Galbenă is a commune in Hîncești District, Moldova. It is composed of five villages: Brătianovca, Cărpineanca, Coroliovca, Sărata-Galbenă and Valea Florii. Its existence was first documented in 1609.
Băcioi is a commune in Chişinău municipality, Moldova. It is composed of four villages: Băcioi, Brăila, Frumușica, and Străisteni. On April 11 2008,a plane crashed near the village. All 8 on board the Antonov An-32 died.
Mălăiești is a commune in Orhei District, Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Mălăiești and Tîrzieni.
Vatici is a commune in Orhei District, Moldova. It is composed of three villages: Curchi, Tabăra and Vatici.
Zorile is a commune in Orhei District, Moldova. It is composed of three villages: Inculeț, Ocnița-Țărani and Zorile.
Țînțăreni is a commune in the Anenii Noi District of Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Crețoaia and Țînțăreni.
Petrești is a commune in Ungheni District, Republic of Moldova. It is composed of three villages: Petrești, Petrești station and Medeleni. The commune of Petrești has a population of 4,003 people according to the 2014 Moldovan census.
Cosăuți is a commune in Soroca District, Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Cosăuți and Iorjnița. The commune is located on the Moldovan border with Ukraine, near the city of Yampil.
Dărcăuți is a commune in Soroca District, Moldova. It is composed of three villages: Dărcăuți, Dărcăuții Noi and Mălcăuți.
Ișnovăț is a village in Criuleni District, Moldova. The 2014 census recorded a population of 1,508.
Onișcani is a commune in Călărași District, Moldova. It is composed of three villages: Hîrbovăț, Onișcani and Sverida.
Crihana Veche is a village in Cahul District, Moldova.
Cuhureștii de Jos is a commune in Florești District, Moldova, near the border with Ukraine. It is composed of two villages, Cuhureștii de Jos and Țipordei.
Chetriș is a commune in Făleşti District, Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Chetriș and Chetrișul Nou.
According to the Moldovan law on territorial administrative organisation, two or more villages can form together a commune.