Khust

Khust (Ukrainian: Хуст; Hungarian: Huszt) is a city located on the Khustets River in Zakarpattia Oblast, western Ukraine. It is near the сonfluence of the Tisa and Rika Rivers. It serves as the administrative center of Khust Raion. Population: 28,039 (2022 estimate).

Khust
Хуст
Huszt
Panorama of Khust from the Castle Hill
Khust
Location of Khust
Khust
Khust (Ukraine)
Coordinates: 48°10′53″N 23°17′52″E
Country Ukraine
Oblast Zakarpattia Oblast
Raion Khust Raion
Founded1090
Incorporated1324
Government
  MayorVolodymyr Kashchuk
Area
  City22 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
164 m (538 ft)
Population
 (2022)
  City28,039
  Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
  Metro
31,864
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
90400
Area code+380-3142
ClimateDfb
WebsiteOfficial Website

Khust was the capital of the short-lived republic of Carpatho-Ukraine.

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