# Dobropillia

> city in Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

**Wikidata**: [Q2415973](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2415973)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobropillia)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dobropillia

## Summary
Dobropillia is a city in Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, with a population of 28,757 as of 2021. Founded in 1840, it serves as the administrative center of Dobropillia urban hromada and historically acted as the capital of Dobropillia Raion from 1966 until 2020. The city is located at coordinates 48.470277777778° N, 37.082222222222° E, spanning 11.89 square kilometers.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 1840.
- **Country**: Ukraine (formerly part of the Soviet Union, 1922–1991).
- **Area**: 11.89 km².
- **Population**: 28,757 (2021 demographic balance).
- **Timezone**: UTC+02:00 (standard time), UTC+03:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Elevation**: 138 meters above sea level.
- **Postal Code**: 85000.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 6277.
- **Coordinates**: 48.470277777778° N, 37.082222222222° E.
- **Administrative Status**: Capital of Dobropillia urban hromada (since 2020); formerly capital of Dobropillia Raion (1966–2020).
- **Symbols**: Flag and coat of arms officially recognized.
- **Geographic IDs**: GeoNames ID 709900; KOATUU ID 1411500000; OpenStreetMap Relation ID 3940067.
- **Language of Name**: Ukrainian (Добропілля).

## FAQs
- **Where is Dobropillia located?**  
  Dobropillia is in Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, at coordinates 48.470277777778° N, 37.082222222222° E.

- **What is Dobropillia’s population?**  
  As of 2021, the city’s population is 28,757, determined by demographic balance.

- **When was Dobropillia founded?**  
  The city was founded in 1840.

- **What administrative changes has Dobropillia undergone?**  
  It served as the capital of Dobropillia Raion from 1966 to 2020 and has been part of Dobropillia urban hromada since 2020.

- **Does Dobropillia have official symbols?**  
  Yes, it has an official flag and coat of arms, with images available on Wikimedia Commons.

- **What timezones does Dobropillia observe?**  
  The city uses UTC+02:00 during standard time and UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.

## Why It Matters
Dobropillia holds significance as a historical and administrative hub in eastern Ukraine. Its role as a former raion capital and current urban hromada center underscores its regional importance. With a population exceeding 28,000, it contributes to the social and economic fabric of Donetsk Oblast, a region heavily impacted by conflict. The city’s endurance through geopolitical shifts—from Soviet rule to Ukrainian independence—reflects broader historical trends in Eastern Europe.

## Notable For
- Served as the administrative center of Dobropillia Raion for over 50 years (1966–2020).
- Elevation of 138 meters distinguishes it geographically within Donetsk Oblast.
- Recognized in multiple languages on Wikipedia, including Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
- Featured in the Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine (ID 22457).
- Part of the Wikimedia Ukraine focus list for cultural and historical documentation.

## Body

### History
Dobropillia was founded in 1840. It became the administrative center of Dobropillia Raion on December 23, 1966, retaining this status until July 11, 2020. Since 2020, it has been part of the Dobropillia urban hromada, established on June 12, 2020.

### Geography
The city covers 11.89 km², with coordinates 48.470277777778° N, 37.082222222222° E. It has an elevation of 138 meters above sea level. Dobropillia is situated in Donetsk Oblast, historically part of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1991.

### Administration
- **Current Status**: Administrative center of Dobropillia urban hromada (since 2020).
- **Former Roles**: Capital of Dobropillia Raion (1966–2020) and Dobropillia City Council (until 2020).
- **Geographic Codes**: KOATUU ID 1411500000; GeoNames ID 709900; OpenStreetMap Relation ID 3940067.

### Demographics
As of January 1, 2021, the population is 28,757, determined via demographic balance. The postal code is 85000, and the local dialing code is 6277.

### Symbols
- **Flag**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Flag_of_Dobropillia.svg
- **Coat of Arms**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Coat_of_Arms_of_Dobropillja.svg

### External Identifiers
- **Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine ID**: 22457.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0gt3fj.
- **INaturalist Place ID**: 46890.
- **State Catalogue of Geographical Names (Russia) ID**: 0815892.

### Cultural and Digital Presence
- **Wikimedia Projects**: Featured in WikiProject Ukraine; images and categories on Commons (Category:Dobropillia).
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Described in 42 languages, including Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Chinese (aliases: 多布罗波利耶).
- **Related Categories**: Births in Dobropillia; People from Dobropillia.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20241203194908/https://cgkipd.ru/upload/iblock/2af/t1llm06hmffwjnpwmlsynwgd37de1cpp.pdf)
3. GeoNames
4. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)