Hranitne, Zhytomyr Oblast Explained

Official Name:Hranite
Native Name:Гранітне
Settlement Type:Rural settlement
Pushpin Map:Ukraine Zhytomyr Oblast#Ukraine
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Oblast
Subdivision Type2:Raion
Subdivision Name2:Korosten Raion
Timezone1:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Hranitne (uk|Гранітне) is a rural settlement in Korosten Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. It is located in an area containing reserves of granite, which provides Hranitne with an economy based on extraction and crushing of the stone for building use. Population: In 2001, population was 1,631.

History

Until 26 January 2024, Hranitne was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Hranitne became a rural settlement.[1]

References

50.7453°N 29.3486°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Что изменится в Украине с 1 января . glavnoe.in.ua . ru. 1 January 2024.