Selydove

Selydove (Ukrainian: Селидове, Russian: Селидово, formerly: Selydivka) is a city of oblast significance in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. The city is located in the western part of the region, on the Solona River (a tributary of the Volchya, Dnieper basin).Its population is approximately 23,301(2017 est.)[1].

Selydove

Селидове
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Selydove
Selydove
Coordinates: 48°13′N 37°30′E
Country Ukraine
Oblast Donetsk Oblast
Foundedbetween 1770-1773
Area
11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
23,301

History

The city takes its roots from a sloboda Selydivka that was confirmed by the Bakhmut Province chancellery in 1782.

Municipality

Beside the city of Selydove, part of Selydove municipality are cities Hirnyk and Ukrainsk as well as towns of Vyshneve, Hostre, Komyshivka, Kurakhivka, and Tsukuryne.

Demographics

As of the 2001 Ukrainian census:[2]

Ethnicity
  • Ukrainians: 59.3%
  • Russians: 36.7%
  • Belarusians: 1.1%
  • Tatars: 0.5%
  • Greeks: 0.4%

References

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