The city of Chop is the westernmost city of Ukraine, a major transport hub, a transshipment point and a center for cargo customs clearance.
It was mentioned in 1281, named probably after the surname of the owner of the landowner Chapi.
The development is connected with the construction in the 19th century of the Debrecen-Mukachevo railway with a junction station in Chopa.
The church of Saint Anna (1903) has been preserved.
In March 1919, the Hungarian revolutionary directorate of the Uzhansky Committee was located in the city, since Uzhhorod was captured by the troops of Czechoslovakia. In 1945, Chop became part of Ukraine.
Here is located the main Ukrainian-Hungarian border crossing Chop-Zachony, well-developed road service: gas stations, service stations, ...
Administrative status | city |
---|---|
Founded / first mentioned | 1281 |
Latitude | 48.43133 |
Longitude | 22.20908 |
Area, sq. km | 6.19 |
Population | 8765 |
Postal codes | 89500-89509 |
Region | Transcarpathian |