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Krychaw
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Coordinates: 53°43′10″N 31°42′50″E / 53.71944°N 31.71389°E | |
Country | Belarus |
Region | Mogilev Region |
District | Krychaw District |
Founded | 1136 |
Area | |
• Total | 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 23,264 |
• Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
Postal code | 213491-213496, 213498, 213500 |
Area code | +375 1771 |
License plate | 6 |
Website | Official website |
Krychaw or Krichev (Belarusian: Крычаў, romanized: Kryčaŭ,[a] IPA: [ˈkrɨtʂau̯]; Russian: Кричев, IPA: [ˈkrʲitɕɪf], Polish: Krzyczew) is a town in Mogilev Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Krychaw District.[1] It is situated on the Sozh River. In 2009, its population was 27,202.[2] As of 2024, it has a population of 23,264.[1]
Krychaw was first mentioned in 1136.[where?]
The Soviet Air Force Krichev Air Base was located east of Krychaw during the Cold War.
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