Kostomuksha

Kostomuksha (Russian: Костому́кша; Karelian: Koštamuš; Finnish: Kostamus; Veps: Kostamukš) is a town in the northwest of the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located 30 kilometers (19 mi) from the border with Finland, on the shore of Lake Kontoki. Population: 29,746(2002 Census); 30,432(1989 Census).

Kostomuksha
Костомукша
Kontuvaara is a new district in Kostomuksha
Location of Kostomuksha
Kostomuksha
Location of Kostomuksha
Kostomuksha
Kostomuksha (Karelia)
Coordinates: 64°35′N 30°36′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectRepublic of Karelia
Founded1977
Town status since1983
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
  Total28,436
  Estimate 
(2018)
29,381 (+3.3%)
Administrative status
  Subordinated totown of republic significance of Kostomuksha
  Capital oftown of republic significance of Kostomuksha
Municipal status
  Urban okrugKostomukshsky Urban Okrug
  Capital ofKostomukshsky Urban Okrug
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s)
186930–186932
OKTMO ID86706000001
Websitewww.kostomuksha-city.ru
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