Kolomyya

KolomyyaCity hall in Kolomyya, Ukr.

Kolomyya, city, western Ukraine, on the Prut River. Documents first mention the city in 1240. It initially grew as a salt-trading town and over time became an administrative centre. In the 19th century Kolomyya was an important site of Ukrainian cultural life in Galicia. It is now a trading centre for the surrounding area, and it has various light industries. Agricultural machinery is manufactured, and there are paper and brewing concerns. Pop. (2005 est.) 61,210.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Kolomyya
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 24 January 2018
Access Date: February 22, 2025