Koson, Zakarpattia Oblast

Koson
Косонь
Mezőkaszony
Village
Coat of arms of Koson
Koson is located in Zakarpattia Oblast
Koson
Koson
Koson is located in Ukraine
Koson
Koson
Coordinates: 48°15′21″N 22°27′19″E / 48.25583°N 22.45528°E / 48.25583; 22.45528
CountryUkraine Ukraine
OblastZakarpattia Oblast
RaionBerehove Raion
Area
 • Total4.798 km2 (1.853 sq mi)
Elevation
105 m (344 ft)
Population
 • Total2,338
 • Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Post Code
90223
Area code+380 3141

Koson (Ukrainian: Косонь, Hungarian: Mezőkaszony) is a village in Zakarpattia Oblast (province) of western Ukraine.

Geography

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The village is located around 20 km northwest of Berehove. Administratively, the village belongs to the Berehove Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast.

History

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It was first mentioned as Kozun in 1332.[1]

Population

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Nowadays the population includes 2338 inhabitants,[1] mostly Hungarians.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Регіони України Та Їх Склад". W1.c1.rada.gov.ua. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-08-25.[permanent dead link]