Beryozovsky, Kemerovo Oblast
Town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
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Beryozovsky (Russian: Берёзовский) is a town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, located between the Barzas and Shurap Rivers (Ob's basin), 27 kilometers (17 mi) north of Kemerovo, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 47,279 (2010 census);[3] 48,299 (2002 census);[8] 51,250 (1989 Soviet census).[9]
Beryozovsky
Берёзовский | |
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In Beryozovsky | |
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| Coordinates: 55°37′N 86°15′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kemerovo Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 1949[2] |
| Town status since | 1965[2] |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 47,279 |
| 43,254 (−8.5%) | |
| • Subordinated to | Beryozovsky Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
| • Capital of | Beryozovsky Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Beryozovsky Urban Okrug[5] |
| • Capital of | Beryozovsky Urban Okrug[5] |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (MSK+4 |
| Postal codes[7] | 652420–652423, 652425, 652427 |
| OKTMO ID | 32710000001 |
| Website | www |
History
The settlement of Beryozovsky serving a mine construction was established in 1949 and named after the Beryozovskaya mine it was planned to serve.[2] On January 11, 1965, the settlement was merged with nearby settlements of Kurganovka (Кургановка) and Oktyabrsky (Октя́брьский) to form the town of Beryozovsky.[2]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with two rural localities, incorporated as Beryozovsky Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, Beryozovsky Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Beryozovsky Urban Okrug.[5]
Economy
Coal mining and enrichment are the main activities.
