Pechenihy


Pechenihy is an urban-type settlement in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Pechenihy Raion. Population:
Pechenihy is located on the right bank of the Donets.

History

It was a village in Kharkov Governorate of the Russian Empire.
In 1825-1890 the village was called Novo-Bilhorod.
Urban-type settlement since 1957.
In 1958 - 1962 the Pechenihy Reservoir was built just above the settlement, with the dam located in Pechenihy. The reservoir was built to supply water to the city of Kharkiv.
In January 1989 the population was 5466 people. In January 2013 the population was 5045 people.

Transportation

Pechenihy is on a paved road connecting Chuhuiv and Velykyi Burluk. There are local roads as well.
The closest railway station is in Chuhuiv, on a railway connecting Kharkiv and Kupiansk.