# Koltushi

> human settlement in Vsevolozhsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia

**Wikidata**: [Q4228741](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4228741)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/koltushi

## Summary
Koltushi is a human settlement in Vsevolozhsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It was historically classified as a hamlet but gained the status of a city in 2023. Koltushi serves as the administrative capital of Koltushskoe urban settlement.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** City (since 2023), formerly a hamlet (until 2023), human settlement.
- **Location:** Vsevolozhsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia.
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 59.932919, Longitude 30.655377.
- **Population:** 14,473 (2024 estimate); historical figures include 312 (1862), 221 (2007), 173 (2010 census), and 216 (2017).
- **Administrative Role:** Capital of and located within Koltushskoe urban settlement.
- **Postal Codes:** 188680, 188688.
- **Time Zone:** UTC+03:00.
- **Elevation:** 38.8 metres above sea level.
- **First Record:** The earliest written record of Koltushi dates to 1500.
- **Local Dialing Code:** 81370.
- **OKATO ID:** 41212000039.
- **OKTMO ID:** 41612416101.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Koltushi?**
The population has varied significantly over time. A 2024 estimate places it at 14,473 residents, a substantial increase from 173 people recorded in the 2010 census.

**When did Koltushi become a city?**
Koltushi's status changed from a hamlet to a city in 2023. It was officially classified as a hamlet until that year.

**Where is Koltushi located?**
Koltushi is situated in Vsevolozhsky District, which is part of Leningrad Oblast in Russia. Its precise geographic coordinates are 59.932919 latitude and 30.655377 longitude.

## Why It Matters
Koltushi is significant as the administrative center of Koltushskoe urban settlement, playing a key governance role in its region. Its recent reclassification from a hamlet to a city in 2023 reflects substantial demographic growth and development, indicating its increasing local importance. The settlement has a long historical record dating back to the 16th century, contributing to the cultural heritage of Leningrad Oblast.

## Notable For
- Underwent a significant administrative reclassification from a hamlet to a city in 2023.
- Experienced dramatic population growth, with a 2024 estimate over 80 times larger than its 2010 census figure.
- Serves as the capital of an urban settlement despite its recent historical status as a hamlet.

## Body

### History and Classification
Koltushi has a documented history dating back to 1500, based on the earliest written records. For most of its modern history, it was officially classified as a hamlet. This status changed in 2023 when it was designated as a city, reflecting its growth and development.

### Geography and Location
Koltushi is located in Vsevolozhsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It lies at an elevation of 38.8 metres above sea level. The settlement is positioned within the time zone UTC+03:00.

### Demographics
The population of Koltushi has been recorded through various estimations and censuses:
- **1862:** 312 (estimation)
- **2007:** 221 (estimation)
- **2010:** 173 (census)
- **2017:** 216 (estimation)
- **2024:** 14,473 (estimation)
This data shows a significant population increase in recent years.

### Administration
Koltushi holds a key administrative position as the capital of Koltushskoe urban settlement. It is also administratively located within this same urban settlement. Official identifiers include OKATO code 41212000039 and OKTMO code 41612416101.

### External Identifiers
Koltushi is represented in numerous international and national databases, facilitating its identification across different systems. Key identifiers include:
- **GeoNames ID:** 546055
- **VIAF ID:** 129177948
- **WorldCat Entity ID:** E39PBJxCypwFtGYmgTtjg7JdQq
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n97066819
- **YSO ID:** 154439
- **Who's on First ID:** 890478093
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -2931417
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/121_jrd1

### Communications
The settlement uses the postal codes 188680 and 188688. The local telephone dialing code is 81370.

### Cultural and Digital Presence
Koltushi has a presence across multiple Wikimedia projects, including a Commons category and Wikipedia pages in languages such as Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, and Finnish. The Wikidata entry describes it as a "human settlement in Vsevolozhsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia."

## References

1. Source
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [Source](https://index.kodifikant.ru/ru/4700500004600)
4. Q127207496
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File