Nowadays, Kyiv metropolitan area is a topic that has gained great relevance in various areas. Its impact has been such that more and more people are interested in learning more about Kyiv metropolitan area and its implications. From its origins to its present day, Kyiv metropolitan area has been the subject of analysis and debate, showing its influence on society, culture and the economy. In this article, we will further explore the phenomenon of Kyiv metropolitan area and its many facets, with the goal of better understanding its scope and possible repercussions in the future.
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Kyiv metropolitan area
Київська агломерація | |
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Urban area | |
Country | Ukraine |
Largest city | Kyiv |
Area | |
• Metro | 13,534 km2 (5,226 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Metro | 3,475,000 |
• Metro density | 255/km2 (660/sq mi) |
GDP | |
• Metro | ₴1.568 trillion €40.6 billion (2021) |
The Kyiv metropolitan area (Ukrainian: Київська агломерація, romanized: Kyivska ahlomeratsiia) is an unofficially designated urban agglomeration within the outer boundary of Kyiv Oblast in Ukraine. It consists of the country's capital city of Kyiv (an enclave within the oblast), its satellite settlements and nearest rural areas closely bound to the city by employment and commerce. According to different sources, it is ranked among 20 largest metropolitan areas in Europe.
In 2021, Kyiv metropolitan area had a Gross regional product of around ₴1.568 trillion (€40.6 billion) of which ₴1.276 trillion (€33 billion) was Kyiv city.
The area has a highly developed railway and road infrastructure, being linked to Kyiv through the suburban railways, buses and minibuses.
Kyiv metropolitan area is served by two international passenger airports: Boryspil Airport and Kyiv (Zhuliany) Airport; there are also the Gostomel cargo airport and additional three operating airfields facilitating airplane manufacturing and general aviation.
According to the UN 2011 evaluation, there were no risks of natural disasters in the Kyiv metropolitan area.