Chechelnyk
Chechelnyk | |
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The Synagogue of Chechelnyk, late 18th century | |
| Coordinates: 48°13′01″N 29°21′00″E / 48.217°N 29.350°E | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Province | Vinnytsia Oblast |
| District | Haisyn Raion |
| Area | |
• Total | 794 km2 (307 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 4,785 |
| • Density | 6.0/km2 (16/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Chechelnyk (earlier also Chichelnik; Ukrainian: Чечельни́к [tʃetʃelʲˈnɪk]) is a rural settlement on the Savranka River (a tributary of the Southern Bug) in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, near Odesa Oblast, located in the historic region of Podolia. Chechelnyk was formerly the administrative center of Chechelnyk Raion, although it is now administrated under the Haisyn Raion. The economy is based on the food industry, especially alcohol production. Population: 4,785 (2022 estimate)