Novy Oskol (Russian: Но́вый Оско́л) is a town and the administrative center of Novooskolsky District of Belgorod Oblast, Russia, located on the Oskol River, 90 kilometers (56 mi) northeast of Belgorod. Population: 19,530 (2010 Census); 20,892 (2002 Census); 20,072 (1989 Census).