# Tokmak

> City in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine

**Wikidata**: [Q760235](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q760235)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokmak)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tokmak

## Summary
Tokmak is a city of regional significance located in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast of Ukraine. Originally founded in 1784, it currently serves as the administrative center for the Tokmak urban hromada. As of January 1, 2022, the city had a population of 29,573 people.

## Key Facts
*   **Official Name:** Tokmak (historically known as Velykyi Tokmak or Bolshoi Tokmak prior to December 30, 1962).
*   **Location:** Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine; situated within the Polohy Raion since July 17, 2020.
*   **Coordinates:** 47.251388888889°N, 35.705833333333°E.
*   **Area:** 32.46 square kilometres.
*   **Elevation:** 43 meters above sea level.
*   **Founded:** 1784.
*   **Population:** 29,573 (as of January 1, 2022).
*   **Time Zone:** UTC+02:00 (standard time) and UTC+03:00 (daylight saving time).
*   **Postal Code:** 71701–71709.
*   **Local Dialing Code:** 6178.
*   **Administrative Status:** Capital of the Tokmak urban hromada (since June 12, 2020) and former capital of Tokmak Raion (1923–2020).
*   **Identifiers:** VIAF ID 133148570701024312033; GeoNames ID 691469; OpenStreetMap Relation ID 1496780.

## FAQs
**Where is Tokmak located administratively?**
Tokmak is located in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast of Ukraine. Since July 17, 2020, it has been administratively part of the Polohy Raion, serving as the center of the Tokmak urban hromada.

**What was the historical name of Tokmak?**
Prior to December 30, 1962, the city was officially known as Velykyi Tokmak (also referred to as Bolshoi Tokmak or Большой Токмак).

**How has the population of Tokmak changed over time?**
The population has fluctuated over the decades: it was estimated at 50,100 in 1975, 45,200 in 1990, and 45,000 in 1996. Recent official counts show 31,016 residents in 2019 and a decline to 29,573 by January 1, 2022.

**What are the city's technical specifications?**
The city covers an area of 32.46 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 43 meters. It utilizes the postal code range 71701–71709 and the local dialing code 6178.

## Why It Matters
Tokmak holds administrative importance as a regional hub within southeastern Ukraine. Its designation as a "city of regional significance" highlights its role in local governance, independent of district administration until the 2020 administrative reforms. Historically, it functioned as the capital of the Tokmak Raion for nearly a century (1923–2020), cementing its status as a central node for the surrounding area. The city's documentation in major historical encyclopedias, including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, underscores its longstanding relevance in the region's geopolitical and cultural landscape.

## Notable For
*   **Administrative Center:** Served as the capital of Tokmak Raion from March 7, 1923, until 2020, and currently serves as the center of the Tokmak urban hromada.
*   **Historical Documentation:** Described by multiple authoritative sources, including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Encyclopedia of Ukraine.
*   **Nomenclature Change:** Officially transitioned from "Velykyi Tokmak" to "Tokmak" on December 30, 1962.
*   **Digital Presence:** Extensively documented across international knowledge bases, with Wikipedia articles in 44 different languages.

## Body

### Geography and Physical Characteristics
Tokmak is geographically positioned in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast of Ukraine at coordinates 47.251388888889°N, 35.705833333333°E. The city encompasses a total area of 32.46 square kilometres. The local terrain is situated at an elevation of 43 meters above sea level. The city falls within two time zones: UTC+02:00 during standard time and UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.

### Governance and Administrative History
The city has undergone several administrative changes since its inception in 1784.
*   **Early Administration:** From 1842 until 1923, the city was located within a specific administrative unit identified as Q12088478.
*   **Raion Capital:** On March 7, 1923, Tokmak became the administrative center of the Tokmak Raion. This status lasted until 2020.
*   **Oblast Placement:** The city was part of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast from 1923 until July 17, 2020.
*   **Current Status:** Following administrative reforms on July 17, 2020, the city became part of the Polohy Raion. Simultaneously, on June 12, 2020, it became the administrative center of the Tokmak urban hromada.

The city maintains an official website at http://meriatokmak.gov.ua.

### Demographics and Population Trends
Population data for Tokmak indicates a trend of decline over the last few decades.
*   **1975:** Estimated population of 50,100.
*   **1990:** Estimated population of 45,200.
*   **1996:** Estimated population of 45,000.
*   **2019:** Official count of 31,016 (recorded on January 1).
*   **2022:** Most recent official count of 29,573 (recorded on January 1).

### Symbols and Heraldry
The city of Tokmak utilizes specific heraldic symbols.
*   **Flag:** The official flag of Tokmak is documented and available via Wikimedia Commons.
*   **Coat of Arms:** The city's coat of arms is officially recognized and visually represented.

### Identity and Classification
Tokmak is classified as a "city of regional significance of Ukraine" and a "large human settlement." The city has been known by several names throughout history. Its official name was "Великий Токмак" (Velykyi Tokmak) or "Большой Токмак" (Bolshoi Tokmak) until December 30, 1962, after which it was officially renamed "Tokmak" (Токмак). The city is assigned the KOATUU ID 2311000000 and the KATOTTH ID UA23100270010029314.

### External Relations and References
Tokmak is extensively cataloged in numerous national and international databases:
*   **Libraries:** Library of Congress Authority ID no2019159900; National Library of Israel J9U ID 987008980988605171.
*   **Geographical Databases:** GeoNames ID 691469; Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID 1138514; Who's on First ID 101868117.
*   **Encyclopedias:** Described by the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947).
*   **Web Identifiers:** VIAF ID 133148570701024312033; Freebase ID /m/0dqgdt; OpenWeatherMap City ID 691469; iNaturalist Place ID 47367.

## References

1. [Tokmak. 1993](http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CT%5CO%5CTokmak.htm)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [Tokmak. Internet Encyclopedia of Ukraine. 1993](http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CT%5CO%5CTokmak.htm)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Number of Present Population of Ukraine, as of January 1, 2019
6. [Чисельність наявного населення України на 1 січня 2022 року. Number of Present Population of Ukraine, as of January 1, 2022](http://db.ukrcensus.gov.ua/PXWEB2007/ukr/publ_new1/2022/zb_%D0%A1huselnist.pdf)
7. Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)
8. Great dictionary of geographical names
9. Geographical encyclopedia of Ukraine
10. [Нові райони: карти + склад. Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. 2020](https://www.minregion.gov.ua/press/news/novi-rajony-karty-sklad/)
11. GeoNames
12. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
13. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
14. [Source](https://atu.decentralization.gov.ua/static/%D0%9F%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%96%D0%B2%D0%BD%D1%8F%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%B0%20%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%86%D1%8F%20%D0%BC%D1%96%D0%B6%20%D0%9A%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%84%D1%96%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BC%20%D1%82%D0%B0%20%D0%9A%D0%9E%D0%90%D0%A2%D0%A3%D0%A3.xlsx)