Moldova Historical GIS Data

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See Active Divisions

0 divisions active in 1970

Technical Specifications

Source CRS: UTM Zone 35N

Projection: WGS 84

Planar Enforcement: Yes

File Size: 3.8mb

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Geometry: Polygon

About this Visualization

This application visualizes the historical administrative divisions of Moldova and how they've changed over time.

This is a limited preview featuring data from 1970 - 1989. The full dataset contains information spanning from 1796-2024.

The source CRS is UTM Zone 35N. It is reprojected for display on this page in a geographic projection (WGS 1984).

About the Moldova Timeseries

Moldova's administrative history reflects its complex geopolitical past, including periods under Ottoman, Russian, Romanian, and Soviet rule. The administrative-territorial divisions have undergone numerous reorganizations, particularly during the Soviet era and after independence in 1991.