Korosten
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.
Korosten
Коростень | |
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City | |
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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 | 945 |
| Charter granted | 1589 |
| City Status | 1 January 1926 |
| 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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