Botanica is the most populous (220,000 people) and one of the more scenic districts in Chișinău; it hosts a zoo and a botanical garden.

It governs over a portion of the city of Chișinău itself (the southern part), the town of Sîngera, and the commune of Băcioi.

The Chișinău International Airport also is located within Botanica district.

The density of Russians and Ukrainians is little higher than on other districts of Chișinău.

[citation needed] Outside Botanica itself there is housing for displaced persons and asylum seekers, provided by UNDP.