Nizhyn, Chernihiv

Ukraine

Provincial capital51.0480° N, 31.8869° E

Nizhyn, in Chernihiv, Ukraine, is a provincial capital. Its population is 66,983.

Population66,983

ProvinceChernihiv

Coordinates51.0480° N, 31.8869° E

CountryUkraine

Rank in Ukraine#105 of 33,534

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About Nizhyn

The geographic coordinates of Nizhyn are 51.05° N, 31.89° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Chernihiv, Ukraine.

Out of 33,534 localities in Ukraine, Nizhyn ranks #105 with 66,983 inhabitants.

Cities in Chernihiv

Within the Chernihiv region of Ukraine, Nizhyn stands alongside cities like Chernihiv, Pryluky, Bakhmach. Nizhyn has 66,983 inhabitants.

Chernihiv285,234 Pryluky52,553 Bakhmach16,862 Novhorod-Siverskyi14,400 Koriukivka14,215 Nosivka12,908 Horodnia11,506 Mena10,935 Snovsk10,620 Bobrovytsia10,541

Universities in Nizhyn

Nizhyn is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Nizhyn Gogol State University	1805	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nizhyn?

Nizhyn has a population of 66,983. It ranks #105 in Ukraine by population.

What province or state is Nizhyn in?

Nizhyn is located in Chernihiv, Ukraine.

Where is Nizhyn located?

Nizhyn is located at coordinates 51.05° N, 31.89° E in Chernihiv, Ukraine.

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