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Solomonovo

Соломоново

Tiszasalamon
Village
Salamon Tisza ut+templom.JPG
Coat of arms of Solomonovo
Coat of arms
Solomonovo is located in Ukraine
Solomonovo
Solomonovo
Location in Ukraine
Solomonovo is located in Zakarpattia Oblast
Solomonovo
Solomonovo
Location in Zakarpattia Oblast
Country  Ukraine
Oblast Zakarpattia Oblast
Raion Uzhhorod Raion
Hromada Chop urban hromada
Established 1332
Area
 • Total 6.15 km2 (2.37 sq mi)
Elevation
105 m (344 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total 1,342
 • Density 218.21/km2 (565.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
89460
Area code +380 312

Solomonovo is a small village in western Ukraine. It is located in the Uzhhorod Raion, which is like a district. This village is part of the Zakarpattia Oblast, which is a larger region or province. Solomonovo is special because it is the most western place in all of Ukraine!

The village is very close to the city of Chop. It is also right next to the borders with two other countries: Hungary and Slovakia. In 2001, about 1,342 people lived here.

What Makes Solomonovo Special?

Solomonovo is known for a few important things. One big reason is the Škoda car factory. This factory is owned by a company called Eurocar. It helps make cars for many people.

Border Crossings

Because Solomonovo is so close to other countries, it has important border crossings. These crossings help people and goods move between Ukraine and its neighbors.

  • Road Crossing: There is a road crossing called Chop–Tysa. It connects Ukraine to a town in Hungary called Záhony. This crossing is part of a major road, the Highway M06.
  • Railway Crossing: There is also a railway crossing for trains. It connects Chop in Ukraine to Čierna nad Tisou in Slovakia. These crossings are very busy and important for trade and travel.

Languages Spoken Here

In Solomonovo, people speak different languages. According to a census from Ukraine, about 60% of the people speak Hungarian. Over 37% of the people speak Ukrainian. This mix of languages shows the village's unique history and location near the Hungarian border.

Gallery

  • Slovak-Ukrainian state border between Čierna nad Tisou and Chop 04

    The border between Slovakia and Ukraine.

  • Slovak-Ukrainian state border between Čierna nad Tisou and Chop 03

    A Boundary stone with a security camera.

  • Slovak-Ukrainian state border between Čierna nad Tisou and Chop 05

    A security electric fence and a ploughed strip to show footprints.

  • Tiszasalamon ref templom

    A church in Solomonovo.

  • Salamoni uradalom hatarorseg

    The municipal office building.

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