Kharkiv
| Population. | 1,421,125 |
|---|
General information
Area: 350 km²
Elevation: 152 m
Founded: 1654
Time zone: EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3 in summer)
Mayor: Ihor Terekhov
Postal code: 61000–61999
Dialing code: +380 57
History
Kharkiv was founded in 1654 as a fortress, and grew to become a major centre of industry, trade, and Ukrainian culture in Sloboda Ukraine in the multiethnic Russian Empire. At the beginning of the 20th century the city had a predominantly Ukrainian and Russian population, but as industrial expansion drew in further labor from the distressed countryside, and as the Soviet Union moderated previous restrictions on Ukrainian cultural expression, Ukrainians became the largest ethnic group in the city by the eve of World War II. From December 1919 to January 1934, Kharkiv was the capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
Kharkiv is a major cultural, scientific, educational, transport, and industrial centre of Ukraine, with numerous museums, theatres, and libraries, including the Annunciation and Dormition cathedrals, the Derzhprom building in Freedom Square, and the National University of Kharkiv. Industry plays a significant role in Kharkiv's economy, specialised primarily in machinery and electronics. There are hundreds of industrial facilities throughout the city, including the Morozov Design Bureau, the Malyshev Factory, Khartron, Turboatom, and Antonov.
Located in: Ukraine
Kharkiv is located at 49° 59' 26.09" N, 36° 13' 54.10" E.
Map display
Demographics
Population Statistics
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Chernihiv | |
| Kyiv | |
| Lviv | |
| Plachotnao/Sandbox | |
| Zviagel |
Industrial Facilities
Key Industrial Enterprises
Points of Interest
Cultural Sites
See Also
Cities in Ukraine
| City Name |
|---|
| Chernihiv |
| Kyiv |
| Lviv |
| Plachotnao/Sandbox |
| Zviagel |
