Chernihiv
Chernihiv (Ukrainian: Чернігів, IPA: [tʃerˈn⁽ʲ⁾iɦiu̯] ⓘ), formerly also known as Chernigov is a city and municipality in northern Ukraine, which serves as the administrative center of Chernihiv Oblast and Chernihiv Raion within the oblast. Chernihiv's population is 282,747 (2022 estimate).
Chernihiv
Чернігів | |
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From top, left to right: Trinity Monastery, Chernihiv Philharmony, Administrative building, The building of the former provincial zemstvo, Piatnytska Church, and view of ancient Chernihiv with Transfiguration, Boris and Gleb Cathedrals and Chernihiv Collegium | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: City of Legends | |
Chernihiv Location of Chernihiv in Ukraine Chernihiv Chernihiv (Ukraine) | |
| Coordinates: 51°29′38″N 31°17′41″E | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Oblast | Chernihiv Oblast |
| Raion | Chernihiv Raion |
| Hromada | Chernihiv urban hromada |
| First mentioned | 907 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oleksandr Lomako (Native Home) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79 km2 (31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 282,747 |
| • Density | 1,547/km2 (4,010/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 14000 |
| Area code | (+380) 462 |
| Vehicle registration | CB / 25 |
| Website | chernigiv-rada.gov.ua |
The city was designated as a Hero City of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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