The area of the district is 12.0446 square kilometers (4.6504 sq mi).

[7] The old village of Tatarovo was first mentioned in the spiritual charter of the Grand Duke of Moscow Vasily Dmitrievich in 1417-1423.

The village existed until 1980 , when, in connection with the upcoming Olympics-80, the entire population (about 200 houses) was resettled in various areas of Moscow.

The offices of Intel and Microsoft are located in Krylatskoye District.

[citation needed] International School of Moscow has its Krylatskoe Campus in the district.