Kosteryovo

Kosteryovo (Russian: Костерёво) is a town in Petushinsky District of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Lipnya River (Klyazma's tributary), 52 kilometers (32 mi) west of Vladimir, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 7,113 (2021 Census);^[6] 9,073 (2010 Census);^[2] 9,608 (2002 Census);^[7] 11,777 (1989 Soviet census).^[8]

Kosteryovo Костерёво
Town[1]
A residential area in Kosteryovo
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Kosteryovo
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Coordinates: 55°55′N 39°33′E
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Vladimir Oblast[1]
Administrative district	Petushinsky District[1]
Founded	1890
Town status since	1981
Elevation	115 m (377 ft)
Population  (2010 Census)[2]
• Total	9,073
Municipal status
• Municipal district	Petushinsky Municipal District[3]
• Urban settlement	Kosteryovo Urban Settlement[3]
• Capital of	Kosteryovo Urban Settlement[3]
Time zone	UTC+3 (MSK [4])
Postal code(s)[5]	601110
OKTMO ID	17646110001
Website	www.kosterevo.ru

History

It was founded as a settlement serving the railway station of the same name, which opened in 1890.^{[citation needed]} It was granted town status in 1981.^{[citation needed]}

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kosteryovo is directly subordinated to Petushinsky District.^[1] As a municipal division, the town of Kosteryovo is incorporated within Petushinsky Municipal District as Kosteryovo Urban Settlement.^[3]

Facilities

There is a cultural center, a museum, and a music school in the town.^{[citation needed]}