Tiachiv


Tiachiv is a city located on the Tisza River in Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine. It is the administrative center of Tiachiv Raion. Population:.

Names

There are several alternative names used for this city: Rusyn: Тячево, German: Groß-Teutschenau, Hungarian: Técső, Romanian: Teceu Mare, Tyachovo, Тячев.

History

In the year 1211 the town was mentioned the first time as Tecu. Later, in 1333 as Thecho, in 1334 Teucev, in 1335 Theuchev. The town was founded by Saxon and Hungarian colonists in the second half of 13 century. Until 1920, as part of Máramaros County it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1939, following the annexation of the whole of Carpathian Ruthenia, the city became again part of Hungary until the end of World War II.

Demographics

In 2001, the population of Tiachiv region included mainly Ukrainians, followed by Hungarians. There were 2.9% Romanians and 1.0% Russians. The remaining people made up 0.5% of the population.

Climate

The climate in Tiachiv is a mild/cool summer subtype of the humid continental climate.

Twin towns — sister cities

Tiachiv is twinned with: