Rayakoski
Inhabited locality in Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Rayakoski (Russian: Раякоски; Finnish: Rajakoski, Norwegian: Grensefoss; the Finnish and Norwegian name means border rapids, while the Russian name is borrowed) is a rural locality (an inhabited locality) in Pechengsky District of Murmansk Oblast, Russia,[1] located adjacent to the tripoint between Finland, Norway, and Russia. Population: 238 (2010 Census).[2]
Rayakoski
Раякоски | |
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Inhabited locality[1] | |
![]() Interactive map of Rayakoski | |
| Coordinates: 69°01′07″N 29°00′00″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Murmansk Oblast[1] |
| Administrative district | Pechengsky District[1] |
| Population | |
• Total | 238 |
• Estimate (2010) | 238 (0%) |
| • Municipal district | Pechengsky Municipal District[3] |
| • Urban settlement | Nikel Urban Settlement[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK |
| Postal code[5] | 184404 |
| Dialing code | +7 81554 |
| OKTMO ID | 47615151111 |
Overview
The settlement of Rayakoski emerged during the construction of the Rayakoski Hydroelectric Power Plant in 1955 and 1956. The Muotkavaara border tripoint between Russia, Finland and Norway is located nearby.[6]
