Torchyn
Rural locality in Volyn Oblast, Ukraine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Torchyn (Ukrainian: Торчин; Polish: Torczyn) is a rural settlement in Lutsk Raion, Volyn Oblast, western Ukraine. It is located on the banks of the Serna in the drainage basin of the Dnieper. Population: 4,516 (2022 estimate).[1]
Torchyn
Торчин | |
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 Torchyn Location in Volyn Oblast  Torchyn Location in Ukraine | |
| Coordinates: 50°45′57″N 25°00′02″E | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Oblast | Volyn Oblast |
| Raion | Lutsk Raion |
| Hromada | Torchyn settlement hromada |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 4,516 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
History
Until 26 January 2024, Torchyn was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Torchyn became a rural settlement.[2]
Economy
Transportation
The closest railway station is in Lutsk.
The settlement is on Highway H22 connecting Lutsk and Volodymyr.
Notable people
- Jacek Rybiński, Polish Cistercian abbot
References
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