Hostomel

Hostomel, also known as Gostomel (Ukrainian: Гостомель, Hostomel' ; Russian: Гостомель, Gostomel' ), is a town in Ukraine's Kiev Oblast, north-western suburb to the capital city of Kiev. Administratively, it is subordinated to Irpin Municipality. Population: 14,411(2013 est.)[1].

The town is mainly known as the location of the Gostomel Airport which is a major international cargo facility. There is also a Vetropack glass factory in Hostomel.

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Coordinates: 50°34′09″N 30°15′55″E / 50.56917°N 30.26528°E / 50.56917; 30.26528

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