Yerky

Yerky is a settlement in Cherkasy Oblast situated in an agricultural region with residential areas and local structures. The community sits at about 126 meters elevation and is shaped by farming landscapes and modest neighborhoods.

The settlement was founded in 1701 and maintained its urban-type status for centuries until Ukraine abolished this Soviet-era classification in January 2024. This administrative change ended over 3 centuries of a specific governance structure.

The population of Yerky demonstrates strong linguistic uniformity, with 97.82 percent of residents speaking Ukrainian according to the 2001 census data.

The settlement operates in the Eastern European Time Zone and provides postal services through code 20505. Visitors should expect rural services and limited amenities typical of smaller settlements in this region.

This community was the birthplace of Viacheslav Chornovil, a significant political activist and advocate for Ukrainian independence during the 20th century. His origins here connect this modest settlement to pivotal moments in modern Ukrainian history.

Location: Katerynopil Raion

Location: Zvenyhorodka Raion

Inception: 18 century

Elevation above the sea: 126 m

Website: http://gska2.rada.gov.ua/pls/z7502/A005?rdat1=14.10.2007&rf7571=37891

GPS coordinates: 48.97806,30.99194

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05