Chernihiv, Chernihiv

Chernihiv: capital city of Chernihiv Oblast in northeastern Ukraine

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Quick Facts about Chernihiv

Population 294,522
Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Ukraine
State Chernihiv (Ukraine)
Different from Chernivtsi
Postal code 14000
Area 79 km2
Official name Чернігів
Latitude & Longitude 51.5055,31.2849
Altitude 446 feet / 136 meters
Capital city Chernihiv is capital of Chernihiv Oblast, Chernigov Viceroyalty, Chernigov Governorate, Little Russia Governorate, Chernihiv Raion, Chernihiv Voivodeship
Time Zone UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 18:05:52 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Chernihiv is located at 51°30'20"N 31°17'6"E (51.5055100, 31.2848700).

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Official website of Chernihiv

Official Website
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  • Hradec Králové (2010 )
  • Memmingen (2009 )
  • Mytishchi (2001 )
  • Ogre (2007 )
  • Ogre Municipality (2007 )
  • Prilep
  • Tarnobrzeg

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2006 299,609 - statistical updating
2015 294,522 -1.73% statistical updating
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