Vilniansk: A City in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine

Vilniansk: A City in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine

Located in the eastern region of Ukraine, Vilniansk (Ukrainian: Вільнянськ) is a city that serves as a key administrative hub within the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Known for its strategic position and community structure, the city operates as the administrative center of the Vilniansk urban hromada—a hromada being the primary unit of local self-government in Ukraine.

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Key Facts

  • Location: Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Eastern Ukraine.
  • Administrative Status: Center of the Vilniansk urban hromada.
  • Population: 14,324 (2022 estimate).
  • Current Mayor: Natalya Musienko.
  • Climate Classification: Dfa (Humid continental climate).
  • Elevation: 157 meters (515 feet) above sea level.

Geography and Administration

Vilniansk is situated at the coordinates 47°56′31″N 35°25′41″E. The city covers a total area of 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles), resulting in a population density of approximately 3,400 people per square kilometer.

Historically, the city served as the administrative center of the Vilniansk Raion (district). However, following administrative reforms in 2020, the raion was abolished, and its territory was merged into the larger Zaporizhzhia Raion.

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City Profile Summary

Overview of Vilniansk City Data
Category Details
Country Ukraine
Oblast Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Raion Zaporizhzhia Raion
Population (2022) 14,324
Total Area 4.2 km²
Elevation 157 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current population of Vilniansk?

As of a 2022 estimate, the population of Vilniansk is 14,324.

Who is the mayor of Vilniansk?

The city is governed by Mayor Natalya Musienko.

What happened to the Vilniansk Raion?

The Vilniansk Raion was abolished in 2020 as part of administrative reforms, and its area was merged into the Zaporizhzhia Raion.

What is the climate of the region?

Vilniansk is classified under the Dfa climate category, which refers to a humid continental climate.

What is the official website for the city's hromada?

The official website is vilnyanska.gromada.org.ua.

References

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