Uzyn is a city in Bila Tserkva Raion of Kyiv Oblast (province) of northern Ukraine. It hosts the administration of Uzyn urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. The city and covers an area of 67 km2. Population: The largest industrial organisations within Uzyn are sugar plant (7% of Ukraine's sugar production), as well as a tinning factory. There is also Uzyn (air base) of the Ukrainian Air Forces.

History

Uzyn was first mentioned in the year 1590 under the name Uzenytsia, and later as Tenbershchyna. Since the end of the 18th century, the city carries its current name. From 1923 to 1930, the city served as the raion centre of the Bila Tserkva Okrug. In 1956, Uzyn received the status of an urban-type settlement, and in 1971, the status of a city.

Demographics

The population of Uzyn is currently 11,935 (as of 2021):

Notable people

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