Mukachevo
Sign in to saveMukachevo (, ; , ; see name section) is a city in Zakarpattia Oblast, western Ukraine. It is situated in the valley of the Latorica River and serves as the administrative center of Mukachevo Raion. The city is a rail terminus and highway junction, and has beer, wine, tobacco, food, textile, timber, and furniture industries. During the Cold War, it was home to Mukachevo air base and a radar station.
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Mukachevo is a city in western Ukraine located in the Zakarpattia region, serving as an administrative center along the Latorica River valley with various industries including beer, wine, tobacco, and textiles. The city is strategically important as a rail and highway junction, and during the Cold War it hosted a military air base and radar station.
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- 250px
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- Map of Zakarpattia Oblast with Mukachevo.
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- Oblast
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- Zakarpattia Oblast
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- Mukachevo Raion
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- Name
- History
- Early history
- Hungarian rule
- Austrian control and revolts
- Mukachevo during and after the wars
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Jewish community
- Architectural landmarks
- Sport
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Mukachevo (, ; , ; see name section) is a city in Zakarpattia Oblast, western Ukraine. It is situated in the valley of the Latorica River and serves as the administrative center of Mukachevo Raion. The city is a rail terminus and highway junction, and has beer, wine, tobacco, food, textile, timber, and furniture industries. During the Cold War, it was home to Mukachevo air base and a radar station.
Mukachevo lies close to the borders of four neighbouring countries: Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. Today, the population is The city is a traditional stronghold of the Rusyn language, and the population of Mukachevo is officially reported as 77.1% ethnic Ukrainian. There are also significant minorities of: Russians (9.0%); Hungarians (8.5%); Germans (1.9%); and Roma (1.4%).