Cherkassy uezd

The Cherkassy uezd (Russian: Черкасский уезд, romanized: Cherkasskiy uyezd; Ukrainian: Черкаський повіт, romanized: Cherkas'kyi povit) was one of the subdivisions of the Kiev Governorate of the Russian Empire. It was situated in the southeastern part of the governorate. Its administrative centre was Cherkassy (Cherkasy).

Cherkassy uezd
Черкасский уезд
Uezd
Location in the Kiev Governorate
CountryRussian Empire
KraiSouthwestern
GovernorateKiev
Established1797
Abolished1923
CapitalCherkassy
Area
  Total3,600 km2 (1,400 sq mi)
Population
 (1897)
  Total307,542
  Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
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