Krychaw
Krychaw or Krichev (Belarusian: Кры́чаў, Łacinka: Kryčaŭ, pronounced [ˈkrɨtʂau̯]; Russian: Кричев, [ˈkrʲitɕɪf], Polish: Krzyczew) is a city in the eastern Belarusian Mogilev Region. Krychaw is the administrative center of Krychaw District. As of 2009, its population was 27,202.[1] It is located on the Sozh River.
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10.JPG) Saint Nicholas church | |
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| Coordinates: 53°43′10″N 31°42′50″E | |
| Country |  |
| Voblast | Mogilev |
| Raion | Krychaw |
| Founded | 1136 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 27,202 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 213491-213496, 213498, 213500 |
| Area code(s) | +375 1771 |
| License plate | 6 |
| Website | Official website |
Krychaw was first mentioned in 1136.
The Soviet Air Force Krichev Air Base was located east of Krychaw during the Cold War.
References
- "Численность населения областей и районов: Могилевская ("The population of the regions and districts: Mogilev")" (PDF) (in Russian). Национальный статистический комитет Республики Беларусь (National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 18, 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
External links
- Kryčaŭ - travel guide - photos and attractions at Radzima.org
- History of Krychaw in old photographs at Krichev.gov.by
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