Korolev (Korolëv), Moscow Oblast
Korolev: city in Moscow Oblast, Russia
About
Quick Facts about Korolëv
| Population | 222,952 |
| Country | Russia |
| State | Moscow Oblast (Russia) |
| Twitter username | KorolevOfficial |
| Postal code | 141070–141080 |
| Phone Area Codes | 498, 499, 495, 496 |
| Area | 55.47 km2 |
| Official name | Королёв, Калининград, Калининский |
| Latitude & Longitude | 55.9197,37.8281 |
| Named for | Mikhail Ivanowich Kalinin, Sergei Korolev |
| Official language | Russian |
| Altitude | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Capital city | Korolëv is capital of Korolyov Urban Okrug |
| Establishment | December 26, 1938 (87 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 12:42:29 (19th April 2026) |
Geography
Korolëv is located at 55°55'11"N 37°49'41"E (55.9197222, 37.8280556).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 189,513 | - | census |
| 2002 | 142,568 | -32.93% | census |
| 2015 | 183,402 | 22.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 221,129 | 17.06% | census |
| 2017 | 221,797 | 0.3% | census |
| 2018 | 222,952 | 0.52% | census |
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