Population: 100,000+
Founded: 1899
Community Area: 8,204.9 hectares
Location: 7 km from Kyiv
Tourist Attractions / Points of Interest
- Irpin River and green urban zones
- Cultural institutions including:
- 2 museums
- 4 libraries
- 6 club-type cultural institutions
- 1 music school
- Sports and recreation infrastructure:
- 2 stadiums
- 1 children’s sports school
- 100 sports grounds
- 70 sports sections and clubs
- Historical and memorial sites connected to the 2022 defense of Kyiv
- 41 interest clubs, creative studios, and circles
Education, Culture & Community Infrastructure
- 22 preschool educational institutions
- 20 general educational institutions
- 2 higher education institutions
- 2 children’s after-school and career-oriented institutions
Healthcare Facilities
- 1 maternity hospital
- 2 inpatient departments of the hospital
- 10 outpatient clinics
- 6 hospitals
- 2 multidisciplinary polyclinics
- 11 family medicine outpatient clinics
Economic Profile
- 12,000 private entrepreneurs
- Focus on reconstruction-driven development, innovation, education, and human capital.
Why is your city interested in a Sister City Pairing?
Irpin seeks Sister City partnerships as part of its post-war recovery and future-oriented transformation.
After its liberation in March 2022, Irpin faced massive destruction. Instead of waiting, the city immediately began rebuilding with the support of the Ukrainian government, regional authorities, charitable organizations, and international partners. In just three years, thousands of homes, schools, kindergartens, and hospitals were restored.
Irpin now aims to build a modern, safe, sustainable, and innovative city. Sister City partnerships are viewed as a key mechanism to support international cooperation, long-term development, and shared resilience.
Historical Significance – “The Shield of Kyiv”
In February 2022, Irpin became a frontline fortress that stopped the Russian advance toward Kyiv. Over 25 days of defense, the city played a decisive role in protecting the capital, reshaping both national history and Irpin’s identity.
Reconstruction & Recovery Achievements
- 523 apartment buildings restored
- 1,460 private homes restored
- 10 schools and 13 kindergartens restored
- 10 outpatient clinics and 6 hospitals restored
- €180 million mobilized for reconstruction
What does your city have to offer a potential Sister City?
Irpin offers a powerful and meaningful partnership grounded in resilience, governance, and future readiness:
- Proven Resilience: A city that endured war and rebuilt rapidly.
- Effective Governance: Transparent management and successful collaboration with international partners.
- Strategic Location: Gateway to Kyiv with direct transport links to the European Union.
- Innovation & Sustainability: Implementation-ready projects focused on education, economy, and human capital.
- Experience in Crisis Recovery: Knowledge-sharing opportunities in post-conflict reconstruction and urban renewal.
Strategic Projects for the City of the Future
- Rehabilitation Center
- School of the Future
- Eco-Industrial Park