Odesa Raion

Odesa Raion is an administrative district on the Black Sea coast in Ukraine that encompasses urban centers, seaport facilities, and rural farming areas. The region integrates commercial zones with agricultural lands, creating a mixed landscape where maritime and farming economies coexist.

The district was formed in 2020 through a major administrative reform that merged several smaller municipalities into one unified region. This restructuring brought previously separate jurisdictions under a single administrative authority.

The district blends coastal port communities with inland farming villages, creating distinct ways of life across different settlements. Residents shape local traditions through their daily work in shipping, agriculture, and urban commerce.

The district is accessible from the city of Odesa, which serves as its administrative hub with good connections throughout the region. Visitors should expect varying infrastructure depending on distance from the coast, with more developed facilities in urban areas.

The area hosts multiple specialized seaports, including Port Pivdennyi, which operates as one of the region's major cargo handling facilities for grain and commodities. These ports position the area as a key hub for maritime trade across the Black Sea.

Location: Odesa Oblast

Inception: July 17, 2020

Capital city: Odesa

Shares border with: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Raion, Administrative-Territorial Units of the Left Bank of the Dniester, Rozdilna Raion, Berezivka Raion, Ștefan Vodă District, Mykolaiv Raion

Website: https://odrda.od.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 46.50120,30.59756

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:56