Soroca is a district in north-east Moldova. Its administrative center is the town of Soroca. In 2018, the population of the region was 100,078. Archeological evidence of prehistoric occupation dating to 35,000 to 50,000 years ago has been found in the Soroco region near the village of Rudi. In about 400 to 300 BC, ancient defensive walls were construct…Soroca is a district in north-east Moldova. Its administrative center is the town of Soroca. In 2018, the population of the region was 100,078. Archeological evidence of prehistoric occupation dating to 35,000 to 50,000 years ago has been found in the Soroco region near the village of Rudi. In about 400 to 300 BC, ancient defensive walls were constructed. From the 9th century to the 12th century AD, two towns developed. They were called 'Farfuria Turceasca' and 'Germanariul'. In the 12th and 13th centuries, a Genoese fortress was expanded at Alchiona. In the period 1439–1457, villages are mentioned: Visoca, Vasilcău, Rudi and Pirlita.