Kerch, Crimea

Kerch: city on the Kerch Peninsula in Crimea

About

Quick Facts about Kerch

Population 150,573
Country Soviet Union, Russian Empire, Russia, Ukraine
State Crimea (Ukraine)
County Kerchens'ka Mis'ka Rada
Postal code 98300–98399
Area 108 km2
Official name Керч, Keriç
Latitude & Longitude 45.3568,36.4754
Legislative body Kerch City Council
Altitude 33 feet / 10 meters
Capital city Kerch is capital of Kerch Urban Okrug, Q4219726
Establishment January 01, -0609 (2635 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 08:00:52 (19th April 2026)

Geography

Kerch is located at 45°21'24"N 36°28'32"E (45.3567500, 36.4754200).

Kerch map

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Official website of Kerch

Official Website
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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2013 145,265 - Address Based Population Registration System
2017 149,566 2.88% Address Based Population Registration System
2018 150,573 0.67% Address Based Population Registration System
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