# Krasnohorivka

> city in Marinka Hromada, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

**Wikidata**: [Q2415374](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2415374)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krasnohorivka)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/krasnohorivka

## Summary
Krasnohorivka is a city in eastern Ukraine, located within the Donetsk Oblast, and part of the Marinka Hromada in Pokrovsk Raion. As of 2021, it has a population of 14,917 and serves as a notable urban settlement in the region. Historically, it was part of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1991.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 1938.
- **Population**: 14,917 (as of 2021).
- **Coordinates**: 48.01155555555555° N, 37.50405555555555° E.
- **Area**: 11 square kilometers.
- **Elevation**: 149 meters above sea level.
- **Time Zones**: UTC+02:00 (standard time), UTC+03:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Country**: Ukraine (since 1991); previously part of the Soviet Union (1922–1991).
- **Administrative Division**: Part of Marinka urban hromada (since 2020-06-12); previously in Marinka Raion (1923–2020).
- **Postal Code**: 85630.
- **Website**: http://krassovet.gov.ua/.
- **Twin City**: Konotop, Ukraine.
- **Identifiers**: KOATUU ID 1423310400; KATOTTH ID UA14160130020025938; Freebase ID /m/0gtqc8; Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID 1055806.

## FAQs
- **Where is Krasnohorivka located?**  
  It is situated in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, within the Pokrovsk Raion, and part of the Marinka urban hromada since 2020.

- **What historical administrative changes has it undergone?**  
  It was part of Marinka Raion from 1923 until 2020, when it transitioned to the Marinka urban hromada under Ukraine’s administrative reforms.

- **What is its significance in Ukraine?**  
  The city holds municipal importance as a populated urban center in Donetsk Oblast, with historical ties to both Ukraine and the Soviet Union.

- **Is Krasnohorivka connected to other cities?**  
  Yes, it is twinned with Konotop, a city in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, fostering intermunicipal cooperation.

## Why It Matters
Krasnohorivka’s significance lies in its role as a mid-sized urban center in Donetsk Oblast, a region heavily impacted by the Russo-Ukrainian War. Its administrative history reflects broader changes in Ukraine’s governance structure, particularly the 2020 reforms decentralizing power to hromadas. The city’s industrial and residential functions contribute to the regional economy, while its twin city relationship with Konotop highlights municipal collaboration in Ukraine.

## Notable For
- **Twin City Relationship**: Partnered with Konotop, fostering cultural and administrative ties.
- **Elevation**: Sits at 149 meters above sea level, distinguishing it geographically within Donetsk Oblast.
- **Administrative Evolution**: Transitioned from Marinka Raion to Marinka urban hromada in 2020, reflecting Ukraine’s decentralization efforts.
- **Multilingual Recognition**: Featured in 38 Wikipedia languages, underscoring its international documentation.
- **Digital Presence**: Part of WikiProject Ukraine and categorized in Wikimedia Commons, enhancing its global knowledge-base visibility.

## Body

### History
Krasnohorivka was founded in 1938 during the Soviet era. It remained part of the Soviet Union until its dissolution in 1991, after which it became part of independent Ukraine. The city underwent administrative reorganization in 2020, shifting from Marinka Raion to the Marinka urban hromada as part of Ukraine’s hromada reform.

### Geography
- **Location**: 48.01155555555555° N, 37.50405555555555° E.  
- **Area**: 11 km².  
- **Elevation**: 149 meters above sea level.  

### Demographics
As of 2021, the city’s population is 14,917, reflecting its status as a sizable urban settlement in Donetsk Oblast.

### Administration
- **Current Status**: Part of Marinka urban hromada, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast (since 2020).  
- **Previous Affiliation**: Marinka Raion (1923–2020).  
- **Identifiers**:  
  - KOATUU ID: 1423310400.  
  - KATOTTH ID: UA14160130020025938.  

### Infrastructure
- **Time Zones**: Observes UTC+02:00 (standard) and UTC+03:00 (daylight saving).  
- **Website**: http://krassovet.gov.ua/.  
- **Postal Code**: 85630.  

### International Relations
Krasnohorivka is twinned with **Konotop**, a city in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, promoting interregional cooperation.

### Online Presence
- **Wikimedia**: Featured in WikiProject Ukraine, with a Wikimedia Commons category and 38 Wikipedia language entries.  
- **Identifiers**:  
  - Freebase ID: /m/0gtqc8.  
  - Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID: 1055806.  
  - FactGrid Item ID: Mohammad Bahr al-Ulloum (unverified association).  

### Names and Labels
- **Official/Native Name**: Красногорівка (Ukrainian).  
- **Aliases**: Krasnogórivka, Krasnogorivka, 克拉斯诺戈罗夫卡 (Chinese).  

### Categorization
- **Categories**:  
  - Births: Category:Births in Krasnohorivka.  
  - Associated People: Category:People from Krasnohorivka.  
  - Deaths: Q110911363.  

### Elevation and Geography
The city’s elevation of 149 meters and coordinates place it within the broader Donetsk region’s topography, influenced by industrial and residential development patterns.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013