Gorno-Altaysk
Capital of Altai Republic, Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Gorno-Altaysk?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Gorno-Altaysk (Russian: Го́рно-Алта́йск; Altay: Улалу, romanized: Ulalu;[13] historically, pre-1932: Ulala) is the capital town of the Altai Republic, Russia.
Quick Facts Горно-Алтайск, Other transcription(s) ...
Gorno-Altaysk
Горно-Алтайск | |
---|---|
Other transcription(s) | |
• Altay | Туулу Алтай |
Anthem: None[lower-alpha 1] | |
Coordinates: 51°57′N 85°58′E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Altai Republic[1] |
Founded | 1824[2] |
Town status since | February 27, 1928[2] |
Government | |
• Body | Town Council of Deputies[3] |
• Mayor[4] | Olga Safronova[5] |
Area | |
• Total | 95.5 km2 (36.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 56,933 |
• Estimate (2018)[8] | 63,214 (+11%) |
• Rank | 289th in 2010 |
• Density | 600/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
• Subordinated to | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug[1] |
• Capital of | Altai Republic[9] |
• Capital of | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug[1] |
• Urban okrug | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug[10] |
• Capital of | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug[10] |
Time zone | UTC+6 (MSK+3 [11]) |
Postal code(s)[12] | 649000, 649002, 649006, 649007, 649700 |
Dialing code(s) | +7 38822 |
OKTMO ID | 84701000001 |
Website | www |
Close
The population stands at around 64,000 people as of 2020 with steady growth over the recent years. In the past, the town was known as Ulala (up until June 23, 1932)[2] and then Oyrot-Tura (June 23, 1932 - January 7, 1948).[2]
More information Year, Pop. ...
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1926 | 5,691 | — |
1939 | 24,045 | +322.5% |
1959 | 27,534 | +14.5% |
1970 | 34,413 | +25.0% |
1979 | 40,296 | +17.1% |
1989 | 46,436 | +15.2% |
2002 | 53,538 | +15.3% |
2010 | 56,933 | +6.3% |
2021 | 65,342 | +14.8% |
Source: Census data |
Close