Founded 1435 Postal code 81780, 81781 Area 45.3 km² Population 3,598 (2013) | City rights 1563 Area code(s) +380-3239 Local time Saturday 10:38 PM | |
Country
Oblast
Raion Ukraine
Lviv Oblast
Zhydachivskyi Raion Weather 11°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 68% Humidity | ||
Zhuravno (Ukrainian: Журавно; Polish: Żurawno) is an urban-type settlement in Zhydachiv Raion, Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. Population: 3,598 (2013 est.).
Map of Zhuravno, Lvivska, Ukraine
The town was first mentioned in 1435. In the 16th century, Zhuravno was granted city status. Prior to World War II the town was located in Poland.
Zhuravno gained recognition in Polish history because of the battle which took place nearby between the king of Poland, John III Sobieski, and the Turkish and Tatar invaders, a battle that ended in a peace treaty. The town was also the birthplace of the renowned Polish poet and author Mikołaj Rej.
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