Korosten
city in Ukraine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Korosten (Ukrainian: Ко́ростень, pronounced [ˈkɔrostenʲ]; historically also Iskorosten Іскоростень) is a historic city and a big transport hub in Zhytomyr Oblast (province). It is in northern Ukraine. It is on the Uzh River. Korosten is the administrative center of the Korosten Raion (district). As of January 2022 its population was approximately 61,496.[3]
Korosten
Коростень | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Korosten | |
 Main street of Korosten | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Korosten Location of Korosten  Korosten Korosten (Ukraine) | |
| Coordinates: 50°57′N 28°38′E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast |  Zhytomyr |
| Raion | Korosten Raion |
| First mentioned | AD 705[source?] |
| 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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