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Krychaw 
Summary
Krychaw or Krichev (Belarusian: Крычаў, romanized: Kryčaŭ,[a] IPA: [ˈkrɨtʂau̯]; Russian: Кричев, IPA: [ˈkrʲitɕɪf], Polish: Krzyczew) is a town in Mogilev Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Krychaw District.[1] It is situated on the Sozh River. In 2009, its population was 27,202.[2] As of 2024, it has a population of 23,264.[1]
Krychaw
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 Saint Nicholas Church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Krychaw | |
| Coordinates: 53°43′10″N 31°42′50″E / 53.71944°N 31.71389°E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Mogilev Region |
| District | Krychaw District |
| Founded | 1136 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
| • Total | 23,264 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 213491-213496, 213498, 213500 |
| Area code | +375 1771 |
| License plate | 6 |
| Website | Official website |
Krychaw was first mentioned in 1136.[where?]
The Soviet Air Force Krichev Air Base was located east of Krychaw during the Cold War.
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References edit
- ^ a b c "Численность населения на 1 января 2024 г. и среднегодовая численность населения за 2023 год по Республике Беларусь в разрезе областей, районов, городов, поселков городского типа". belsat.gov.by. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Численность населения областей и районов: Могилевская ("The population of the regions and districts: Mogilev")" (PDF) (in Russian). Национальный статистический комитет Республики Беларусь (National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 18, 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
External links edit
Media related to Krychaw at Wikimedia Commons- Kryčaŭ - travel guide - photos and attractions at Radzima.org
- History of Krychaw in old photographs at Krichev.gov.by
