Ozerne, Zhytomyr Oblast

Ozerne (Ukrainian: Озерне; Belarusian: Азэрнэ^[2]) is a rural settlement in Zhytomyr Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. Population: 5,717 (2022 estimate)^[3]. In 2001, population was 5,913. It is home to a military air base.

Ozerne Озерне
Rural settlement
Monument to Aviators at the entrance to Ozerne
Ozerne Location of Ozerne in Zhytomyr Oblast Show map of Zhytomyr Oblast Ozerne Location of Ozerne in Ukraine Show map of Ukraine
Coordinates: 50°10′53″N 28°44′9″E
Country	Ukraine
Oblast	Zhytomyr
Raion	Zhytomyr
Hromada	Novohuivynske Settlement Hromada
Founded	1959
Government
• Mayor	Zoya Honcharenko
Area
• Total	1.56 km2 (0.60 sq mi)
Elevation	219 m (719 ft)
Population  (2022)[1]
• Total	5,717
• Density	3,700/km2 (9,500/sq mi)
Post code	12443
Area code	+380 412

History

Until 26 January 2024, Ozerne was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Ozerne became a rural settlement.^[4]