Chernihivka


Chernihivka is a rural settlement in Berdiansk Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine. Prior to 2020, it was also the administrative center of the former Chernihivka Raion. It has a population of
Chernihivka is situated midway between the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Berdyansk on the bank of Tokmak River in the geographic territory known as Azov Upland. The town is located in the middle of the Pontic steppe away from major highways and railways.
Chernihivka is a populated place of Chernihivka settlement council, which is a municipal community and beside the town also includes two rural settlements and four neighboring villages.
After the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the settlement has since been occupied by Russian forces.

History

Chernihivka was founded in 1783, by villagers from Chernigov Governorate, who lived on territory of the today's Romny Raion.
Until 26 January 2024, Chernihivka was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Chernihivka became a rural settlement.
After being Russian occupation of [Zaporizhzhia Oblast|captured and occupied by Russian forces] during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the settlement repeatedly became the scene of Ukrainian guerilla warfare.

Economy

The agrarian company Zorya plays an important role in the region. During the Soviet times the company was called Zarya Kommunizma.

Demographics

As of the 2001 Ukrainian census, the town had a population of 7,415 inhabitants, which decreased to 5,500 in early 2022. The native languages in the settlement were as follows:

People from Chernihivka