Natural springs
Park geography
Analyzing the protected highland terrain, river systems, and forest landscapes within Orhei District
Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Orhei National Park in Moldova
This geographic profile presents the structural dimensions and physical layout of Orhei National Park, covering a total area of 337.92 square kilometers across four Moldovan districts. The park encompasses a distinct highland landscape defined by temperate forests, intricate river networks like the Răut, and various natural features including caves, cliffs, and springs.
Moldova's first national park protecting central Codri forests and medieval heritage
Orhei National Park
Orhei National Park is Moldova's premier protected area and the country's first national park, established in 2013. Located in the heart of Moldova's central region, approximately 46 kilometers north of Chișinău, the park encompasses the hilly, forested landscapes of the Codri area—a gently rolling terrain characterized by dense woodlands, steep valleys, and the meandering Răut River. The park spans 337.92 square kilometers, representing roughly one percent of Moldova's total territory, and stretches across four districts: Orhei, Strășeni, Călărași, and Criuleni. This protected area represents Moldova's commitment to conservation, as prior to its establishment the country had no national parks despite its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.
- Location
- Moldova
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 2013
- Area
- 337.9 km²
Location overview
Administrative boundaries across four districts of central Moldova
Geographic Setting and Regional Position of Orhei National Park
Orhei National Park is situated in Moldova, spanning Orhei, Criuleni, Strășeni, and Călărași districts. The inland reserve operates entirely within domestic boundaries as a non-transboundary protected landscape.
- Countries
- Moldova
- Regions
- Călărași District, Criuleni District, Orhei District, Strășeni District
- Primary location
- Orhei District
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry spanning 337.92 square kilometers
Orhei National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park geometry establishes clear spatial context across the protected landscape. Accompanying boundary facts detail derived area measurements, coordinate limits, and geographic spans.
- Boundary area
- 338.5 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 205.3 km
- Northernmost point
- 47.3911° N
- Southernmost point
- 47.2146° N
- Easternmost point
- 29.0229° E
- Westernmost point
- 28.4599° E
- Geographic centre
- 47.3101° N, 28.7505° E
- North–south span
- 19.6 km
- East–west span
- 42.6 km
Terrain and natural features
Stored highland classifications and recorded geographic features
Orhei National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features Index
Highland terrain classifications define the regional landscape profile across Orhei National Park. Linked feature cards provide recorded names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships.
Selected named natural features
Cave entrances
Pink Cave
10 m
Natural springs
Izvorul Taberei
Streams
Motca
Natural springs
Izvor amenajat
Rivers
Răut
Environmental setting
Temperate broadleaf forest and highland terrain characteristics
Orhei National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting
Recorded landscape features, temperate climate zones, and forest cover classifications provide interpretive categories for the physical setting. Linked records connect each attribute to related protected area destinations across the regional atlas.
- Relief
- Highland
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Hills · Valleys · Forest
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest
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