Korosten
City in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Korosten (Ukrainian: Ко́ростень, pronounced [ˈkɔrostenʲ] ⓘ; historically also Iskorosten Іскоростень) is a historic city and a large transport hub in the Zhytomyr Oblast (province) of northern Ukraine. It is located on the Uzh River. Korosten serves as the administrative center of the Korosten Raion (district) . As of January 2022 Korosten's population was approximately 61,496.[3]
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Korosten
Коростень | |
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Coordinates: 50°57′N 28°38′E | |
Country | Ukraine |
Oblast | Zhytomyr |
Raion | Korosten Raion |
First mentioned | 945 |
Charter granted | 1589 |
City Status | 1 January 1926[1][2] |
City council | Korosten City Council |
Government | |
• Mayor | Volodymyr Moskalenko |
Area | |
• Total | 42.31 km2 (16.34 sq mi) |
Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 61,496 |
• Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 01xxx–04xxx |
Area code | +380 44 |
FIPS code | UP27 |
Vehicle registration plate | AМ |
Website | Official website |
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