Iași County

Iași County extends across 5,476 square kilometers of Moldova's terrain, featuring the Siret River, Prut River, and numerous hills suitable for agriculture.

The region transformed from a part of the Principality of Moldova into a modern administrative division after the 1859 unification of Romanian principalities.

The county preserves Romanian traditions through numerous monasteries, universities, and cultural centers, with Iași city maintaining the oldest higher education institution in Romania.

The county connects to neighboring regions through an international airport, multiple railway stations, and a network of national roads linking 93 communes.

Local vineyards in Cotnari produce specific wines from Grasă and Frâncușă grape varieties, continuing a winemaking tradition dating from the 15th century.

Location: Romania

Capital city: Iași

Shares border with: Botoșani County, Suceava County, Vaslui County, Neamț County

Website: https://is.prefectura.mai.gov.ro

GPS coordinates: 47.25000,27.31000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:28