Smyha
Rural locality in Rivne Oblast, Ukraine
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Smyha (Ukrainian: Смига) is a rural settlement in Dubno Raion, Rivne Oblast, western Ukraine. Its population was 3,015 as of the 2001 Ukrainian Census.[4] Current population: 2,560 (2022 estimate).[5], 2693 (01/01/2025)[6].
Smyha
Смига | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Smyha Location of Smyha in Ukraine  Smyha Smyha (Ukraine) | |
| Coordinates: 50°14′24″N 25°45′57″E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast | Rivne Oblast |
| Raion |  Dubno Raion |
| Hromada | Smyha settlement hromada |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Town status | 1980 |
| Government | |
| • Town Head | Oleksandr Fedorov[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.417[2] km2 (1.319 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 3,015 |
| • Density | 882.4/km2 (2,285/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 35680 |
| Area code | +380 3656 |
| Website | http://rada.gov.ua/ |
History
The settlement was first founded in 1861 as the village of Kenneberg (Ukrainian: Кеннеберг).[4]. On a German map from World War I 1914-1918 map square R41, it is marked as "Kol. Smyha"[7]. It acquired the status of an urban-type settlement in 1980.[4]
Until 26 January 2024, Smyha was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Smyha became a rural settlement.[8]
Notable residents
- Mykola Shevchuk (born 1965), Ukrainian painter, graphic artist, sculptor, icon painter, teacher, volunteer
Images
Church, 1991
Church, 2013
