Tokmak, Ukraine

Tokmak (Ukrainian: Токмак, IPA: [tokˈmɑk]) is a city in Polohy Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, south-central Ukraine. The city stands on the Tokmachka River, a tributary of the Molochna. Prior to 2020, it served as the administrative center of the former Tokmak Raion. Its population is approximately 29,573 (2022 est.).[1]

Tokmak
Токмак
Historical merchant's building in Tokmak
Historical merchant's building in Tokmak
Flag of Tokmak
Flag
Coat of arms of Tokmak
Coat of arms
Tokmak is located in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Tokmak
Tokmak
Location of Tokmak
Tokmak is located in Ukraine
Tokmak
Tokmak
Tokmak (Ukraine)
Coordinates: 47°15′N 35°42′E
Country Ukraine
Oblast Zaporizhzhia Oblast
RaionPolohy Raion
Area
 • Land32.46 km2 (12.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total29,573
Postal code
71700
Area code+380 6178
ClimateDfa
Websitehttp://tokmakcity.org.ua

History

On 7 March 2022, Tokmak was captured by Russian forces during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2] Citizens repeatedly went to rallies against the occupation of the Russian military.[3]

On May 7, it became known about the death of the mayor of Tokmak (since 2009) Ihor Kotelevskyi, who refused to cooperate with the Russians who attacked Ukraine.[4]

Tokmak has a large solar energy station with a 50 MW capacity.

Notable people
  • Lew Grade (1906–1998), Ukrainian-British media mogul (born in Tokmak)
  • Bernard Delfont (1909–1994), Ukrainian-British theatre impresario (born in Tokmak)
  • Andriy Oberemko (born 1984), Ukrainian professional footballer
  • Ruins of a mill in Tokmak
    Ruins of a mill in Tokmak
  • Diesel machine monument
    Diesel machine monument
  • WW2 memorial in Tokmak
    WW2 memorial in Tokmak
  • A market street in Tokmak
    A market street in Tokmak
  • St. Sergius of Radonezh church
    St. Sergius of Radonezh church
  • Former bank building
    Former bank building
  • Ascension Church
    Ascension Church
  • Tokmak bus station
    Tokmak bus station

References
  1. Чисельність наявного населення України на 1 січня 2022 [Number of Present Population of Ukraine, as of January 1, 2022] (PDF) (in Ukrainian and English). Kyiv: State Statistics Service of Ukraine.
  2. "Ukraine after 11th night of war: Mayor killed, towns taken, Moscow promises civilian corridors to Russia". Baltic News Network. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. В Токмаке люди вышли прогонять русских военных из города (ВИДЕО)
  4. Умер мэр оккупированного Токмака — Игорь Котелевский
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