Shostka
Shostka
Шостка | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 51°52′N 33°29′E / 51.867°N 33.483°E | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Oblast | Sumy Oblast |
| Raion | Shostka Raion |
| Hromada | Shostka urban hromada |
| Founded | 18th century |
| Area | |
• Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 71,966 |
| Website | https://www.shostka-rada.gov.ua/ |
Shostka (Ukrainian: Шостка, IPA: [ˈʃɔstkɐ] ⓘ) is a city in Sumy Oblast, northeastern Ukraine. Shostka serves as the administrative center of Shostka Raion. Population: 71,966 (2022 estimate).
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.