Novi Sanzhary (Ukrainian: Нові Санжари) is an urban-type settlement, located in Poltava Raion of Poltava Oblast in central Ukraine, but was formerly the administrative center of Novi Sanzhary Raion before its abolition. Population: 8,061[1]
Novi Sanzhary
Нові Санжари | |
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Urban-type settlement | |
The center of Novi Sanzhary | |
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Coordinates: 49°20′00″N 34°18′50″E | |
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District | Poltava Raion |
Founded | 1243 |
Town status | 1925 |
Government | |
• Town Head | Inna Koba |
Area | |
• Total | 6.52 km2 (2.52 sq mi) |
Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 8,061 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 39300 |
Area code | +380 5344 |
Website | Novi Sanzhary |
On 20 February 2020, the Ukrainian evacuees from China due to the COVID-19 pandemic were taken to Novi Sanzhary. They were met by protesters blocking the buses, throwing stones and engaging in violent clashes with the police.[2][3][4]
9 policemen and one civilian were injured.[5]
Later, Minister of Healthcare of Ukraine Zoriana Skaletska promised to join those in quarantine for 14 days.[6]
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Administrative center: Poltava | ||
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Urban-type settlements |