Chernihiv

Chernihiv (Ukrainian: Чернігів) is a city in Ukraine. About 300,000 people live there.

Chernihiv (Чернігів)
City



From top, left to right: Trinity Monastery, Catherine's Church, fortress guns on the Val, Krasna square, Hotel "Desna" building, and view of ancient Chernihiv with Transfiguration, Borys and Hlib Cathedrals and Chernihiv Collegium
Nickname(s): 
City of Legends
Chernihiv (Чернігів)
Location of Chernihiv in Ukraine
Coordinates: 51°30′0″N 31°18′0″E
CountryUkraine
OblastChernihiv Oblast
MunicipalityChernihiv municipality
Founded907
City Status907
Government
  MayorVladyslav Atroshenko[1] (Petro Poroshenko Bloc "Solidarity"[1])
Area
  Total79 km2 (31 sq mi)
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total294,727
  Density1,547/km2 (4,010/sq mi)
Postal code
14000
Area code(s)(+380) 462
Vehicle registrationCB / 25
Websitechernigiv-rada.gov.ua

Twin towns — Sister cities

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