Smyha

Smyha (Ukrainian: Смига) is an urban-type settlement in Dubno Raion, Rivne Oblast, western Ukraine. Its population was 3,015 as of the 2001 Ukrainian Census. Current population: 2,560 (2022 estimate).

Smyha
Смига
Smyha
Location of Smyha in Ukraine
Smyha
Smyha (Ukraine)
Coordinates: 50°14′24″N 25°45′57″E
Country Ukraine
Oblast Rivne Oblast
Raion Dubno Raion
Founded1861
Town status1980
Government
  Town HeadMykola Pakhalyuk
Area
  Total34.17 km2 (13.19 sq mi)
Elevation
224 m (735 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total3,015
  Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
35680
Area code+380 3656
Websitehttp://rada.gov.ua/

The settlement was first founded in 1861 as the village of Kenneberg (Ukrainian: Кеннеберг). It was renamed to its current name "Smyha" in 1928, and it acquired the status of an urban-type settlement in 1980.

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