Cherkasy Raion

Cherkasy Raion spans 1,617 square kilometers along the Dnieper River, containing 38 villages and 1 urban settlement with a population of 583,648 residents.

The district underwent significant expansion during Ukraine's 2020 administrative reform, incorporating four previous raions and multiple cities into its current structure.

The population comprises 96.4 percent Ukrainian citizens, maintaining strong connections to traditional agricultural practices and local administrative customs through 26 hromadas.

The transportation network extends over 3,209 kilometers, connecting the district to major cities like Kaniv, Zolotonosha, and Uman through national and regional routes.

The district contains extensive forest coverage of 62 hectares, including the Cherkasy Forest, and features three major rivers: Ros, Vilshyanka, and Tyasmyn.

GPS coordinates: 49.43617,31.76027

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:56