The point was calculated based on the extreme coordinates of the country, excluding Crimea for official state mapping purposes in recent years.
A smaller, regional geographic center monument exists in the town of Shpola, which often causes confusion with the officially designated center marker on the highway.
The marker is situated along the N16 national road, a primary artery connecting the Cherkasy and Kirovohrad regions.
The location was selected to provide a symbolic point of unity for all regions of the country.
This site marks the precise geographical center of Ukraine as determined by calculations of the State Geodetic Service. The monument is located near the village of Shpola, often associated with the nearby Signaevka area in the Cherkasy Oblast. It features a symbolic installation representing the national map and the coordinates of the center point. The area serves as a popular stop for road travelers navigating the H16 highway. There is no commercial development at the site, maintaining a focus on the commemorative stone and open landscape.
Directly in front of the stone monument featuring the map of Ukraine.
Bring your own water and snacks as there are no facilities on-site.
Visit during daylight hours as there is no artificial lighting at the monument.
Check your GPS coordinates against the monument sign to confirm you have arrived at the exact center point.
Do not attempt to park on the shoulder of the H16 highway if traffic is heavy; use the designated pull-off area.
