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Volkhov
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For other uses, see Volkhov (disambiguation).
Volkhov (Russian: Во́лхов) is an industrial town and the administrative center of Volkhovsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the river Volkhov 122 kilometers (76 mi) east of St. Petersburg. Population: 47,182 (2010 Russian census);[7] 46,596 (2002 Census);[8] 50,325 (1989 Soviet census).[9]
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Volkhov
Волхов | |
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![]() In Volkhov | |
Coordinates: 59°55′N 32°18′E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Leningrad Oblast[1] |
Administrative district | Volkhovsky District[1] |
Settlement municipal formation | Volkhovskoye Settlement Municipal Formation[1] |
Founded | Beginning of the 20th century[2] |
Town status since | December 27, 1933[3] |
Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
• Capital of | Volkhovsky District,[1] Volkhovskoye Settlement Municipal Formation[1] |
• Municipal district | Volkhovsky Municipal District[4] |
• Urban settlement | Volkhovskoye Urban Settlement[4] |
• Capital of | Volkhovsky Municipal District,[4] Volkhovskoye Urban Settlement[4] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ![]() |
Postal code(s)[6] | 187401–187404, 187406, 187409 |
Dialing code(s) | +7 81363 |
OKTMO ID | 41609101001 |
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It was previously known as Zvanka (until December 27, 1933),[3] Volkhovstroy (until April 11, 1940).[3]