Kyrylivka (Ukrainian: Кирилівка, pronounced [kɪˈrɪl⁽ʲ⁾iu̯kɐ]) is an urban-type settlement in the Melitopol Raion of Zaporizhzhia Oblast[2] in southern Ukraine. Administrative centre of Kyrylivka Hromada, which includes 7 more villages. Population: 3,420 (2021 est.)[3]. The town is located on the northern coast of the Sea of Azov and surrounded by both Utliuk Lyman [uk] and Molochnyi Lyman. Some of its areas are part of Pryazovskyi National Nature Park.
Kyrylivka
Кирилівка | |
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Urban-type settlement | |
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Coordinates: 46°22′12″N 35°22′0″E | |
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Province | Zaporizhzhia Oblast |
District | Melitopol Raion |
Founded | 1805 |
Settlement status | 1967 |
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• Total | 1,654 km2 (639 sq mi) |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
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Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 72563 |
Area code | +380 6131 |
Website | krlk.gov.ua |
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The area was settled by Doukhobors in 1805. Kyrylo Kapustin became the first inhabitant and the village was named after him.[4]
In 1838 the population of Kyrylivka increased to 130 people. After some time, local Doukhobors were sent to the Caucasus, except those who would return to Russian Orthodox Church.
In 1926 sanatorium "Kyrylivka" was founded after the mud bath clinic opened. From there on, Kyrylivka began to develop as a resort destination.[5]
In 1968 the village received an urban-type settlement status.
In 2001 its population was 1,481 according to the census.
During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyrylivka was occupied by Russian forces after the capture of Melitopol.[6]