Krolevets
| Krolevets Кролевець | |||
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Krolevets railway station | |||
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  Krolevets Location of Krolevets | |||
| Coordinates: 51°33′0″N 33°23′0″E / 51.55000°N 33.38333°E | |||
| Country region area |
Ukraine Sumy Oblast Krolevets Raion | ||
| Founded | 1601 | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 24,100 | ||
| Postal code | 41300 | ||
| Area code(s) | +38 (05453) | ||
| Website | http://www.krolevets.com | ||
Krolevets (Ukrainian: Krolevets) is a city in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine. Population is 25,183 (2001).
Named in honor of the Polish King Sigismund III, Krolevets was founded in 1601. The original name was written as Krolewac (Krulevats). Krolevets was annexed by the Tsardom of Muscovy in 1654. In 1897 it was incorporated into the Chernihiv province. During World War II, Krolevets was occupied by the German Army from 3 September 1941 to 1 September 1943.
Unique apple tree growing in Krolevets
Krolevets is situated on the Kiev - Moscow railway and auto route. Distance from Kiev - approx. 260 km (161.56 mi). Distance to Russian border - approx. 80 km (49.71 mi).
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