Krasnoperekopsk
Krasnoperekopsk (Russian: Красноперекопск) or Yany Kapu (Ukrainian: Яни Капу, Crimean Tatar: Yañı Qapu) is a town in Crimea. Following the 2014 annexation of Crimea, it was incorporated into Russia's Republic of Crimea. However, a majority of countries recognises the territory as part of Ukraine within the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. It is the administrative center of Krasnoperekopsk Raion. Administratively is not a part of the raion (district) and is incorporated separately as a town of regional significance. Population: 26,268 (2014 Census).
Krasnoperekopsk
Красноперекопск · Яни Капу Yañı Qapu | |
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Krasnoperekopsk railway station | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Krasnoperekopsk Location of Krasnoperekopsk within Crimea Krasnoperekopsk Krasnoperekopsk (Ukraine) Krasnoperekopsk Krasnoperekopsk (Black Sea) | |
| Coordinates: 45°58′3″N 33°48′1″E | |
| Country | Territory of Ukraine, occupied by Russia |
| Republic | Crimea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 26 268 |
| • Density | 1,395.45/km2 (3,614.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 96000–96005 |
| Area code | +7-36565 |
It is located on the southern part of the Perekop Isthmus, on the shore of the Stare Lake, and about 124 kilometres (77 mi) from the Crimean capital, Simferopol. It lies on the Dzhankoy-Kherson railroad line (one of the two railroad lines connecting the Crimea and the rest of the continent).