Lokhvytsia

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Lokhvytsia

Name

Lokhvytsia

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Lokhvytsia is a city in Poltava Oblast, central Ukraine, situated on the Lokhvytsia River. It received Magdeburg rights in 1644, granting self-governance through an elected city council. During WWII, it was occupied by German forces from 1941-1943, witnessing a key encirclement of Soviet troops.

Statistics

Area

14.92 km²

Population

11,014

Location