Borodianka
Borodianka
Бородянка | |
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Town | |
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Borodianka | |
Coordinates: 50°38′38″N 29°56′02″E / 50.64389°N 29.93389°ECoordinates: 50°38′38″N 29°56′02″E / 50.64389°N 29.93389°E | |
Country | Ukraine |
Oblast | Kyiv Oblast |
Raion | Borodianskyi Raion |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 12,535 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Area code(s) | +380 4577 |
Borodianka, sometimes as Borodyanka (Ukrainian: Бородянка) is an urban-type settlement in Kyiv Oblast (province) of Ukraine. It is the administrative center of Borodianka Raion. Population: 13,044 (2021 est.)[1]. According to the 2001 census, population was 12,535.
The town is located on a river which is a right tributary of Teteriv River.
In 1863 Borodianka became known for its anti-Russian uprising led by Władysław Żeleński as part of the January Uprising.
On 8 November 1943 Borodianka was liberated by the Soviet regiments of 75th Guards Rifle Division from the occupation of Nazi Germany.
Infrastructure[]
The town is notable for its private aviation airfield (one of the few in Ukraine) and "Borex" excavator-manufacturing company (being the only important industry in Borodianka). During the Cold War it was home to the Borodianka Air Base.
References[]
- ^ "Чисельність наявного населення України (Actual population of Ukraine)" (PDF) (in Ukrainian). State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- Urban-type settlements in Kyiv Oblast
- Kyiv Oblast geography stubs