Kherson, Kherson Oblast

Kherson: capital city of Kherson Oblast in southern Ukraine

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Quick Facts about Kherson

Population 291,428
Country Russian Republic, Russian Empire, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union, Ukrainian People's Republic, Ukraine
State Kherson Oblast (Ukraine)
County Kherson Raion
Postal code 73000
Plate code НТ / 22, BT
Area 68.7 km2
Official name Херсон
Latitude & Longitude 46.6370,32.6146
IATA airport code KHE
Altitude 82 feet / 25 meters
Capital city Kherson is capital of Kherson Oblast, Kherson Uyezd, Kherson Governorate, Q61896158, Kherson Okruha
Establishment January 01, 1778 (248 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 13:40:55 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Kherson is located at 46°38'13"N 32°36'52"E (46.6369500, 32.6145800).

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Official website of Kherson

Official Website
  • Kaliningrad (2002 )
  • Shumen
  • Zalaegerszeg

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2015 296,161 - census
2018 291,428 -1.62% census
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