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Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast
city in eastern Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Kurgan (disambiguation).
Kurgan (Russian: Курган, IPA: [kʊrˈgan]) is the largest city and the administrative center (capital city) of Kurgan Oblast. It is in the south of the Urals Federal District of Russia. Population: 309,285 (2021 Census), 333,606 (2010 Census);[4] 345,515 (2002 Census);[8] 355,517 (1989 Census).[9]
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Kurgan
Курган | |
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City[1] | |
![]() Kuybyshev Street in Kurgan | |
Coordinates: 55°28′N 65°21′E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Kurgan Oblast[1] |
Founded | 1679 |
City status since | 1782 |
Government | |
• Body | City Duma[2] |
• Head | Elena Vyacheslavovna Sitnikova (Елена Вячеславовна Ситникова) |
Area | |
• Total | 393 km2 (152 sq mi) |
Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 333,606 |
• Rank | 53rd in 2010 |
• Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
• Subordinated to | Kurgan City Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
• Capital of | Kurgan Oblast[1], Kurgan City Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
Municipal status | |
• Urban okrug | Kurgan Urban Okrug[5] |
• Capital of | Kurgan Urban Okrug[5] |
Time zone | UTC+5 (MSK+2 ![]() |
Postal code(s)[7] | 640ххх |
Dialing code(s) | +7 3522 |
OKTMO ID | 37701000001 |
Twin towns | Appleton![]() |
Website | www |
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Kurgan was named Tsaryovo Gorodishche until 1782.