Nova Kakhovka urban hromada is a territorial‑administrative unit (hromada) of Ukraine, located in Kherson Oblast. Its administrative centre is the city of Nova Kakhovka. The hromada was formed as part of the 2020 administrative‑territorial reform that consolidated local self‑government units throughout Ukraine.
Geography
- Oblast: Kherson
- Raion: Kakhovka Raion (since the 2020 reform; previously part of the former Nova Kakhovka Municipality)
- Area: Approximately 158 km² (source: official regional statistics)
Population
- Total population (2023 estimate): around 46,000 inhabitants, the majority residing in the city of Nova Kakhovka.
Composition
The hromada comprises:
- 1 city: Nova Kakhovka (the administrative centre)
- Several villages and rural settlements, including (but not limited to) Oleshky, Dnipriany, and other nearby localities, which were incorporated into the hromada during the reform.
Governance
The hromada is governed by an elected council and a head (mayor) who oversee local executive functions, budgeting, and development initiatives. It operates under the legal framework established by the Ukrainian government for united territorial communities (hromadas).
Economy and Infrastructure
Nova Kakhovka urban hromada includes the Novokakhovka Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Dnieper River, which are significant for regional energy production and water management. The area also features agricultural lands, transport links (including road and rail connections to Kherson and other Ukrainian cities), and educational and cultural institutions serving the local population.
Recent Developments
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, parts of Kherson Oblast, including areas around Nova Kakhovka, experienced military activity and occupation. Administrative functions of the hromada have been maintained by Ukrainian authorities where possible, with humanitarian and reconstruction efforts ongoing. Specific up‑to‑date details about the current operational status of the hromada's institutions are subject to change due to the security situation.
References
- Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine official portal – information on administrative-territorial units.
- State Statistics Service of Ukraine – demographic and territorial data.
- Ukrainian Ministry for Communities and Territories Development – documents on the 2020 administrative reform.
All information presented reflects publicly available data from recognized official Ukrainian sources as of 2023–2024.
