Kurakhove (Ukrainian: Курахове, pronounced [kʊˈrɑxowe]; Russian: Курахово, romanized: Kurakhovo) is a city in Pokrovsk Raion of Donetsk Oblast (province) of Ukraine. Population: 18,220 (2022 estimate); 21,479 (2001). Kurakhove is home to the Kurakhove Power Station.
Kurakhove Курахове | |
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 Church in Kurakhove | |
 Flag  Seal | |
  Kurakhove  Kurakhove | |
| Coordinates: 47°59′N 37°16′E / 47.983°N 37.267°E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast | Donetsk Oblast |
| Raion | Pokrovsk Raion |
| Hromada | Kurakhove urban hromada |
| Government | |
| • Military administration head | Roman Padun |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 18,220 |
The unrecognized 11 May 2014 Donetsk Oblast independence referendum was held in Kurakhove, but the city did not become part of the territory controlled by the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (who held the referendum). Since then the city is 10.0 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the frontlines of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Demographics
As of the 2001 Ukrainian census, the town had a population of 21,516, which decreased to 18,220 in 2022. The majority of the population identifies as ethnic Ukrainian, but is vastly Russian-speaking.
Gallery
- City council
- Church in Kurakhove
- Sports centre
- Lermontov Street in Kurakhove
- Kurakhove Reservoir
- Kurakhove power station
- Kurakhove Valley
References