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Town in Tambov Oblast, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Morshansk (Russian: Морша́нск) is a town in Tambov Oblast, Russia, located on the Tsna River (Oka's basin) 93 kilometers (58 mi) north of Tambov. Population: 41,556 (2010 Census);[2] 44,486 (2002 Census);[6] 50,055 (1989 Soviet census);[7] 44,000 (1970).
Morshansk
Моршанск | |
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Coordinates: 53°27′N 41°49′E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Tambov Oblast[1] |
First mentioned | 16th century |
Town status since | 1779 |
Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 41,556 |
• Subordinated to | town of oblast significance of Morshansk[1] |
• Capital of | Morshansky District,[1] town of oblast significance of Morshansk[1] |
• Urban okrug | Morshansk Urban Okrug[3] |
• Capital of | Morshansk Urban Okrug,[3] Morshansky Municipal District[3] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [4]) |
Postal code(s)[5] | |
OKTMO ID | 68720000001 |
Website | promorshansk |
The exact origins of Morshansk are unknown; however, documents mention a populated place in this location since at least the 16th century.[citation needed] Formerly a village called Morsha (Морша), it was granted town status in 1779 by Catherine the Great because of its growth in relation to the fact that it was a major bread trading center on the Tsna River.[citation needed]
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Morshansk serves as the administrative center of Morshansky District, even though it is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Morshansk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Morshansk is incorporated as Morshansk Urban Okrug.[3]
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