Zhuravne
| Zhuravno Журавно | ||
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| Country Oblast Raion |
Ukraine Lviv Oblast Zhydachivskyi Raion | |
| Founded | 1435 | |
| City rights | 1563 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 45.3 km2 (17.5 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013) | ||
| • Total | 3,598 | |
| • Density | 81.0/km2 (210/sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 81780, 81781 | |
| Area code(s) | +380-3239 | |
Coordinates: 49°15′38″N 24°16′35″E / 49.26056°N 24.27639°E Zhuravno (Ukrainian: Журавно; Polish: Żurawno) is an urban-type settlement in Zhydachiv Raion, Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. Population: 3,598 (2013 est.)[1].
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.
References
- ↑ "Чисельність наявного населення України (Actual population of Ukraine)" (in Ukrainian). State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
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