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The first historical mention of Ungheni dates to 20 August 1462.

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Moldova
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Ungheni

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
31.7K
Coordinates
47.22, 27.80
1352nd most populous city in the world

Ungheni is a city, municipality and the seat of Ungheni District in the Republic of Moldova.

From the “History” section

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The railway bridge that linked Moldova and Romania was almost destroyed in 1876 after spring flooding of the river Prut.

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Ungheni

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
31.7K
Coordinates
47.22, 27.80
1352nd most populous city in the world

Ungheni is a city, municipality and the seat of Ungheni District in the Republic of Moldova.

From the “Features and attractions” section

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Ungheni railway station is the largest railway junction in central Moldova.

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Moldova
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Ungheni

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
31.7K
Coordinates
47.22, 27.80
1352nd most populous city in the world

Ungheni is a city, municipality and the seat of Ungheni District in the Republic of Moldova.

From the “Transport” section

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According to the 2024 census, 26,457 inhabitants lived in Ungheni.

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Ungheni

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
31.7K
Coordinates
47.22, 27.80
1352nd most populous city in the world

Ungheni is a city, municipality and the seat of Ungheni District in the Republic of Moldova.

From the “Demographics” section

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Shmuel Cohen, a native of Ungheni, wrote the Music of Hatikvah, the national anthem of Israel.

Ungheni
Moldova
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Ungheni

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
31.7K
Coordinates
47.22, 27.80
1352nd most populous city in the world

Ungheni is a city, municipality and the seat of Ungheni District in the Republic of Moldova.

From the “Natives” section

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