Melitopol

Melitopol is a town in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, that spreads along the Molochnaya River through residential and industrial areas. The main streets run through the center and link different neighborhoods, with green spaces scattered between the built-up zones.

The settlement was founded in 1784 by peasants and former soldiers from the Russian Empire after the war with the Ottoman Empire ended. Over the following centuries, it grew into a regional trade and transport center.

The municipality contains three major educational institutions, including the State Pedagogical University and Taurian State Agro-technical University, serving over 65,000 students.

The town sits at the crossing of international highways and has a railway station connecting different regions of the country. Visitors can walk around the center, while public transport helps reach the outer areas.

The town's name comes from Greek words meaning honey city, pointing to the long tradition of beekeeping in this area. Fields and rural land still surround the town today, a reminder of its farming roots.

Location: Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Inception: 1784

Elevation above the sea: 38 m

Website: http://mlt.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 46.84889,35.36750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:33