Shostka
City in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shostka (Ukrainian: Шо́стка, IPA: [ˈʃɔstkɐ] ⓘ) is a city in Sumy Oblast, northeastern Ukraine. Shostka serves as the administrative center of Shostka Raion. Population: 71,966 (2022 estimate).[1]
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Shostka
Шостка | |
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Coordinates: 51°52′N 33°29′E | |
Country | Ukraine |
Oblast | Sumy Oblast |
Raion | Shostka Raion |
Founded | 18th century |
Area | |
• Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) |
Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 71,966 |
Website | http://www.shostka-rada.gov.ua/ |
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The city lies on the Shostka River, a tributary of the Desna, from which it gets its name. Shostka is an important centre of industry: in chemicals (see Svema) and in dairy, the Shostka City Milk Plant was recently acquired by the Bel Group.