Gribova is a village in

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Demographics

According to the 2014 Moldovan census, Gribova had a population of 2,050 residents. Covering an area of 14.80 square kilometers, the commune had a population density of approximately 34.7 people per square kilometer. Between the

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and 2014 censuses, the population declined by 2.1%. The village spans an area of 44.9 km², giving it a

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of approximately 45.7 inhabitants per square kilometer as of 2014. Between the

and 2014 censuses, Gribova experienced a slight population decline of 0.61%. Women made up 53.5% of the population, while men accounted for 46.5%. The age structure showed that 16.1% of residents were under the age of 15, 67.1% were of

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(15–64), and 16.7% were aged 65 or older. The entire population lived in

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areas. Most residents (97.5%) were born in Moldova, with a small percentage (2.5%) from other

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countries. The majority of the population identified as

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(88%), with smaller communities of

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(4.5%),

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(3.8%),

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(2.8%), and

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(0.9%). Moldovan was the most commonly spoken native language (80.5%), followed by

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(13.4%), with smaller numbers speaking Ukrainian (2.3%),

(2%), and

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(1.9%). The dominant religion was

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, followed by 98% of the population, while 2% adhered to other religious beliefs.

Administration and local government

Gribova is governed by a local council composed of eleven members. The most recent local elections, in November 2023, resulted in the following composition: 8 councillors from the

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, 1 councillor from the

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, 1 councillors from the

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, and Ion Pînzari who ran independently. In the same elections, the candidate from the Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova,

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, was elected as mayor.

References

{{Drochia District, Moldova Villages of Drochia District Soroksky Uyezd Soroca County (Romania)