Pokrovske (urban-type settlement)

Pokrovske (Ukrainian: Покро́вське) is an urban-type settlement in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (province) of east-central Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Pokrovske Raion. Population: 9,739(2020 est.)[1] .

Pokrovske

Покровське
Pokrovske District State Administration
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Pokrovske
Coordinates: 47°58′57″N 36°14′02″E
CountryUkraine
OblastDnipropetrovsk Oblast
RaionPokrovske Raion
Founded1779 (242 years ago)
Urban-type settlement Status1957
Area
  Total9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total9,739
Area code(s)+380 5638

Pokrovske was first mentioned in historical documents in 1779. The settlement of Pokrovske got status of urban-type settlement in 1957.

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