Vesele (Ukrainian: Веселе) is an urban-type settlement in Melitopol Raion (district) of Zaporizhzhia Oblast[2] in southern Ukraine, but was formerly under Vesele Raion. It serves as the administrative center of Vesele Raion. Population: 9,537 (2021 est.)[3]. In 2001, its population was 11,096 according to the census.
Vesele
Веселе | |
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Urban-type settlement | |
![]() Central street | |
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![]() ![]() Vesele | |
Coordinates: 47°00′57″N 34°54′44″E | |
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Province | Zaporizhzhia Oblast |
District | Melitopol Raion |
Founded | 1815 |
Settlement status | 1957 |
Control | Occupied by Russia |
Area | |
• Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
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Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 72202 |
Area code | +380 6136 |
Website | veselivska-gromada.gov.ua |
The first mention of the settlement dates back to 1815.