According to the 2004 census, the population of the commune was 723 inhabitants, of which 508 (70.26%) were Moldovans (Romanians), 136 (18.81%) Ukrainians and 70 (9.68%) Russians.[2]
^Transnistria's political status is disputed. It considers itself to be an independent state, but this is not recognised by any UN member state. The Moldovan government and the international community consider Transnistria a part of Moldova's territory.