Lavanda (; ) is a rural settlement (Ukraine) in the Alushta Municipality of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, a territory recognized by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine and annexed by Russia as the Republic of Crimea. The word literally means "lavender." Lavanda is located on Crimea's southern shore at an elevation of . It is administratively subordinate to the Luchyste Village Council. Its population was 177 in the 2001 Ukrainian census. Current population: Population: The M18 highway runs near the settlement. References Rural settlements in Crimea Alushta Municipality