Geographic and Administrative Overview
- Country: Ukraine
- Oblast (province): Kyiv Oblast
- Raion (district): Fastiv Raion (following the administrative reform of July 2020)
- Local government: Part of the Hlevakha settlement hromada, a united territorial community (hromada) that provides local self‑government services.
Location
- Situated in the southern part of Kyiv Oblast, approximately 40 km southwest of the city of Kyiv.
- Coordinates (approximate): 50°25′N latitude, 30°30′E longitude.
Demographics
- According to the 2001 Ukrainian Census, the village had a population of 2,299 residents. More recent population figures are not readily available in published encyclopedic sources.
Infrastructure
- Postal code: 08463
- Area code: +380 4477
- The village is connected by regional roads to nearby towns such as Fastiv and Hlevakha and lies near the Kyiv–Lviv railway corridor, though the nearest passenger railway station is located in a neighboring settlement.
Historical Notes
- The earliest documented reference to Hruzke appears in historical records from the late 16th century, indicating that the settlement has existed for several centuries.
- The village, like many in the region, experienced administrative changes during periods of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and independent Ukraine. Specific historical events tied directly to Hruzke are not extensively covered in widely available encyclopedic references.
Economy and Land Use
- The local economy is principally based on agriculture, with surrounding fields used for grain, vegetable, and livestock production.
- Small‑scale retail and service establishments serve the resident population.
Cultural and Social Features
- Hruzke contains a parish church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, which serves as a cultural and religious center for the community.
- Community events are organized in conjunction with the broader Hlevakha hromada, reflecting typical rural Ukrainian traditions.
Current Status
- As part of the 2020 administrative‑territorial reform, Hruzke's governance was integrated into the Fastiv Raion structure, aligning it with the national effort to streamline local administration.
Note: Detailed historical, economic, or demographic data beyond the points listed above are limited in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources.
