Makariv

Makariv (Ukrainian: Макарів, Russian: Макаров) is an urban-type settlement in Kyiv Oblast (province) of Ukraine. It is the administrative center of Makariv Raion. Population: 9,790(2020 est.)[1] . In 2001, population was 12,042.

Makariv

Макарів
Village
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Coordinates: 50°27′35″N 29°48′53″E
CountryUkraine
Oblast Kyiv Oblast
RaionMakariv Raion
Founded1550
Area
  Total62.76 km2 (24.23 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
  Total9,790
  Density160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code(s)+380 4578

The town had a Jewish community and it had been the center of the Hasidic Makarov dynasty, (Makariv being pronounced as "Makarov" in Yiddish.)

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