Romaniv

Romaniv (Ukrainian: Романів; Dzerzhynsk in 1933–2003) is a rural settlement in Zhytomyr Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. Prior to the 2020 administrative reform, it was the administrative center of the former Romaniv Raion. Population: 7,226 (2022 estimate)^[1]

Romaniv Романів
Rural settlement
Central Square of Romaniv
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Coordinates: 50°8′57″N 27°56′0″E
Country	Ukraine
Oblast	Zhytomyr Oblast
Raion	Zhytomyr Raion
Founded	1471
Magdeburg rights	1817
Urban-type settlement status	10 December 1923
Government
• Mayor	Vasyl Vasyliovych Bilinets
Area
• Total	74 km2 (29 sq mi)
Elevation	238 m (781 ft)
Population  (2022)
• Total	7,226
Postal code	13001, 13002, 13003, 13004 and 13005
Area code	+380 4146

History

Within the Russian Empire, Romaniv was part of the Novograd-Volynsky Uyezd of the Volhynia Governorate.

Until 26 January 2024, Romaniv was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Romaniv became a rural settlement.^[2]

History of the Jews of Romaniv

Source:^[3]