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Koson (Ukrainian: Косонь, Hungarian: Mezőkaszony) is a village in Zakarpattia Oblast (province) of western Ukraine.
Koson
Косонь Mezőkaszony | |
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Village | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Koson  Koson | |
| Coordinates: 48°15′21″N 22°27′19″E / 48.25583°N 22.45528°E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast | Zakarpattia Oblast |
| Raion | Berehove Raion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.798 km2 (1.853 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,338 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Post Code | 90223 |
| Area code | +380 3141 |
Geography edit
The village is located around 20 km northwest of Berehove. Administratively, the village belongs to the Berehove Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast.
History edit
It was first mentioned as Kozun in 1332.[1]
Population edit
Nowadays the population includes 2338 inhabitants,[1] mostly Hungarians.
References edit
- ^ a b "Регіони України Та Їх Склад". W1.c1.rada.gov.ua. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-08-25.[permanent dead link]
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