Ladan, Rural settlement in Pryluky Raion, Ukraine.
Ladan is a settlement in Pryluky Raion in northern Ukraine, located on the right bank of the Uday River at an elevation of about 155 meters (510 feet). The landscape consists of flat terrain connected by local roads linking to nearby villages and larger towns in the region.
Evidence of human settlement in the area dates back to the second millennium BC, with the earliest written records appearing in the late 1100s. This long past has shaped the region's connection to the surrounding landscape and its development over centuries.
The population of Ladan maintains traditional Ukrainian agricultural practices while adapting to modern administrative changes implemented in January 2024.
The settlement connects to major towns via the H07 highway, with local roads branching out to nearby villages like Pryluky and Sribne. The local infrastructure is typical of rural areas, so planning ahead for basic services is advisable.
In 2024, this place underwent an administrative reclassification, changing its status from an urban-type settlement to a rural settlement under new legislation. This shift reflected broader administrative reforms affecting communities across the region.
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