First mentioned 1590 Population 12,122 (2013) City rights August 25, 1971 Area code(s) +380 4563 | Area 67 km² Local time Monday 3:36 PM Postal code 09161-09163 | |
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Raion Ukraine
Kiev Oblast
Bilotserkivskyi Raion Weather 22°C, Wind SW at 18 km/h, 30% Humidity | ||
Uzyn (Ukrainian: Узин) is a city in Bila Tserkva Raion of Kiev Oblast (province) of northern Ukraine. The city and covers an area of 67 km2 (26 sq mi). Population: 12,122 (2013 est.).
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Map of Uzyn, Kyivs'ka oblast, Ukraine
The largest industrial organisations within Uzyn are a sugar collective combine, from which Ukraine gets 7% of its sugar production, as well as a tinning factory. There is also a base of the Ukrainian Air Forces.
History
Uzyn was first mentioned in the year 1590 under the name Uzenytsia, and later as Tenberschyna. Since the end of the 18th century, the city carries its current name. From 1923 to 1930, the city served as the raion centre of the Bilotserkivskyi Okrug. In 1956, Uzyn received the status of an urban-type settlement, and in 1971, the status of a city.
Demographics
The population of Uzyn is currently 12,166 (as of 2011):