Skadovsk
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| Skadovsk (Скадовськ) | ||
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| Coordinates: 46°7′N 32°55′E / 46.117°N 32.917°ECoordinates: 46°7′N 32°55′E / 46.117°N 32.917°E | ||
| Country |
 Ukraine | |
| Oblast |
 Kherson Oblast | |
| Raion | Skadovsk Raion | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.3 km2 (5.5 sq mi) | |
| Population (2004) | ||
| • Total | 19 404 | |
| Postal code | 75700 | |
| Area code(s) | +380 5537 | |
| Website | http://skadovsk-online.com/ | |
Skadovsk (Ukrainian: Скадовськ, translit. Skadovs’k) is a port city on the Black Sea in the Kherson Oblast (province) of southern Ukraine. It is the administrative center of the Skadovsky Raion (district).
The town was founded in 1894 as a seaport for sending wheat, wool and furs to France, Germany and other European countries. The initial territory consisted of that of a fishermen settlement Ali-Agok (tatarian. "quiet harbor") and the lands of S.Skadovskiy owner.
The distance to the city of Kherson is 94 km (58 mi), the seaport. The closest railway station is Kalanchak 94 km (58 mi).
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