Hoshcha

Hoshcha (Ukrainian: Гоща; Polish: Hoszcza) is a rural settlement in Rivne Oblast (province) in western Ukraine.

Hoshcha
Гоща
Hoszcza
Rural settlement
Hoshcha
Location of Hoshcha in Ukraine
Hoshcha
Hoshcha (Ukraine)
Coordinates: 50°35′55″N 26°40′31″E
Country Ukraine
Province Rivne Oblast
District Hoshcha Raion
Founded1152
Town status1957
Government
  MayorMykola Panchuk
Area
  Total7.09 km2 (2.74 sq mi)
Elevation
192 m (630 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total5,121
  Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
35400
Area code+380 3650
Websitehttp://rada.gov.ua/

It serves as the administrative center of Hoshcha Raion (district), housing the district's local administration buildings.

Its population was 5,121 at the 2001 Ukrainian Census. Current population: 5,260 (2022 estimate).

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