Koson (village)

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

Koson
Village
Koson
Coordinates: 48°15′21″N 22°27′19″E
Country Ukraine
OblastZakarpattia Oblast
RaionBerehove Raion

Geography

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

History

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

Population

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

References

  1. "Регіони України Та Їх Склад". W1.c1.rada.gov.ua. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-08-25.


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