Krasnoperekopsk


Krasnoperekopsk or Yany Kapu is a city in Crimea. Following the Annexation of [Crimea by the Russian Federation|2014 annexation of Crimea], it was incorporated into Russia's Republic of Crimea. However, a majority of countries recognises the territory as part of Ukraine within the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. It is the administrative center of Krasnoperekopsk Raion. Administratively is not a part of the raion and is incorporated separately as a town of regional significance. It has a population of 25,026 as of 2025.
It is located on the southern part of the Perekop Isthmus, on the shore of the, and about from the Crimean capital, Simferopol. It lies on the Dzhankoi-Kherson railroad line.

History

The city was founded as Bromzavod in 1932 as an industrial settlement for the bromine factory constructed near the . In 1936, the settlement became known as Krasno-Perekopsk in honor of the Bolshevik-siding forces who stormed Perekop in 1920. In 1964, the name was changed to Krasnoperekopsk, and in 1966, it received the status of a city.
On 12 May 2016, Ukrainian authorities renamed the city Yany Kapu as part of its decommunization efforts. The renaming was originally intended to come into effect in the event that Ukraine regains Crimea, but the law was edited on 23 August 2023 to come into effect the next day.

Geography

Climate

Krasnoperekopsk's climate is mostly dry and hot in the summer, and mild in the winter. The average temperature ranges from in January, to in July. The average precipitation is per year.

Economy

International relations

Twin towns – Sister cities

Krasnoperekopsk is Twin towns and [sister cities|twinned] with:

Notable people