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Soroca

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Soroca month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Soroca are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and July the wettest (about 71 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January1.9-4.3293.9
February4.8-2.8335.3
March9.80.1327.5
April16.15.0509.7
May20.69.96311.2
June26.015.56812.8
July27.317.07112.8
August27.816.53512.4
September22.412.1509.6
October15.36.5437.1
November7.91.8413.7
December3.5-1.5422.7

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People and places shaping Soroca

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1499

    It is known for its well-preserved stronghold, established by the Moldavian prince Stephen the Great (Ștefan cel Mare in Romanian) in 1499.

  2. Documented history · 1543

    Between 1543 and 1546, under the rule of Peter IV Rareș, the fort was rebuilt in stone as a perfect circle with five bastions situated at equal distances.

  3. Documented history · 1711

    It was of vital military importance during the Pruth River Campaign of Peter the Great in 1711.

  4. Documented history · 1735

    The stronghold was sacked by the Russians in the Austro-Russian–Turkish War (1735–39).

  5. Founding of Soroca Fort (1499)

    Stronghold established by Stephen the Great in 1499

Current public leadership

  • Lilia Pilipețchi

    Wikidata currently records this person as Soroca's head of government. Moldovan politician.

People associated with this place

  • Marina Shafir

    Wikidata records Soroca as this person's place of birth. Moldovan female professional wrestler and mixed martial artist.

  • Samuel Bronfman (1889–1971)

    a Jewish-Canadian entrepreneur

  • Alexandru Cimbriciuc

    Listed in the source as a person associated with natives.

  • Arkady Gendler (1921–2017)

    Jewish-Ukrainian Yiddish Singer

  • Sofia Imber

    a Venezuelan journalist

Historical figures

  • Kira Muratova

    Wikidata records Soroca as this historical figure's place of birth. Soviet and Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, film actress (1934–2018).

  • Sofía Ímber

    Wikidata records Soroca as this historical figure's place of birth. Venezuelan journalist and cultural activist (1924–2017).

  • Robert Steinberg

    Wikidata records Soroca as this historical figure's place of birth. Canadian mathematician.

  • Turkish War

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1735–39.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Soroca yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Observatorul de Nord

    Newspaper from Soroca, founded in 1998

  • Vocea Basarabiei

    Radio station broadcasting in Soroca on 67.69 and 103.1 MHz

Buildings and landmarks

  • Soroca Fort

    Wikidata places this site in Soroca. Historical and architectural monument of national importance in Moldova.

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01 · Overview

Soroca, in brief

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02 · History

How Soroca took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Soroca

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Soroca

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Soroca

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Soroca

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Soroca

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08 · Questions

Questions about Soroca

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Frequently Asked Questions about Soroca

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01 · Q&A

Where is Soroca located and what are its coordinates?

Soroca is situated in Moldova at geographic coordinates 48.1566, 28.2849 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Soroca?

Soroca has a recorded population of approximately 27,423 and observes the Europe/Chisinau time zone (MDL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Soroca?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Soroca include ro, ru, gag, tr, and the circulating currency is MDL.

04 · Q&A

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