Blahovishchenske Raion

Blahovishchenske Raion
Благовіщенський район
Raion
Flag of Blahovishchenske Raion
Flag
Coat of arms of Blahovishchenske Raion
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 48°18′44″N 30°14′45″E / 48.31222°N 30.24583°E / 48.31222; 30.24583Coordinates: 48°18′44″N 30°14′45″E / 48.31222°N 30.24583°E / 48.31222; 30.24583
Country  Ukraine
Region Kirovohrad Oblast
Established 1923
Admin. center Blahovishchenske
Subdivisions
Government
 • Governor Myhaylo Toryanyk
Area
 • Total 701 km2 (271 sq mi)
Population (2013)
 • Total Decrease 23,404
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal index 26400—26452
Area code +380 5259
Website http://ulrayrada.com.ua

Blahovishchenske Raion (Ukrainian: Благовіщенський район), formerly Ulianovka Raion (Ukrainian: Ульяновський район) is a raion (district) of Kirovohrad Oblast in central Ukraine. The administrative center of the raion is the town of Blahovishchenske. Population: 23,404 (2013 est.)[1].

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