Kharkiv Oblast

The oblast stretches over 31,400 square kilometers of land between Russia to the north and multiple Ukrainian regions, including Luhansk and Donetsk to the east.

The region transformed from a military stronghold in 1655 to become the capital of Soviet Ukraine from 1919 to 1934, marking a period of substantial growth.

The oblast contains numerous educational institutions, including research centers, universities, and technical schools that contribute to Ukraine's academic development.

The transportation network includes extensive railway connections that handle 60 percent of regional movement, complemented by a system of highways linking major population centers.

The region maintains 19,000 square kilometers of agricultural territory while simultaneously supporting large industrial complexes focused on engineering and metallurgy production.

Location: Ukraine

Inception: February 9, 1932

Capital city: Kharkiv

Elevation above the sea: 236 m

Shares border with: Sumy Oblast, Poltava Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk Oblast, Belgorod Oblast

Phone: +380577000412

Email: obladm@kharkivoda.gov.ua

Website: https://kharkivoda.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 49.59000,36.43000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48