The city is located 72 km to the north-west of the capital, Ungheni district of Moldova, the first mention dates back to 1436 year. The city includes the village of Romanovka. The city passes the Chisinau-Ungeni railway line. Borders with cities: to the north Singerei, to the east Orhei, southeast Calarasi, to the south-west Ungheni, to the north-west Falesti. Taxis Cornesti take calls around the clock, call and order.