Zarichne (Ukrainian: Зарічне, Russian: Зарéчное, Polish: Pohost Zarzeczny) is an urban-type settlement in Rivne Oblast (province) in western Ukraine. The town also formerly served as the administrative center of Zarichne Raion (district), housing the district's local administration buildings until the raion's abolition, and is now administered within Varash Raion. Its population is 6,854 as of the 2001 Ukrainian Census.[2] Current population: 7,345 (2021 est.)[3]
Zarichne
Зарічне | |
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Urban-type settlement | |
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Coordinates: 51°49′32″N 26°08′34″E | |
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District | Varash Raion |
Founded | September 27, 1480 |
Town status | 1959 |
Government | |
• Town Head | Stepan Kostiukovych |
Area | |
• Total | 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 7,345 |
• Density | 980/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 34000 |
Area code | +380 3632 |
Website | http://rada.gov.ua/ |
The settlement was first founded on September 27, 1480, as Pohost Zarzeczny (Ukrainian: Погост-Зарічний). In 1946, the settlement was renamed to its current "Zarichne." In 1959, the settlement acquired the status of an urban-type settlement in 1959.[2]
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Administrative center: Rivne | ||
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