Beryozovsky, Kemerovo Oblast

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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]

CountryRussia
Founded1949[2]
Elevation
230 m (750 ft)
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Beryozovsky is located in Kemerovo Oblast
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Beryozovsky (Kemerovo Oblast)
Coordinates: 55°37′N 86°15′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectKemerovo Oblast[1]
Founded1949[2]
Town status since1965[2]
Elevation
230 m (750 ft)
Population
  Total
47,279
  Estimate 
(2025)[4]
43,254 (−8.5%)
  Subordinated toBeryozovsky Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1]
  Capital ofBeryozovsky Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1]
  Urban okrugBeryozovsky Urban Okrug[5]
  Capital ofBeryozovsky Urban Okrug[5]
Time zoneUTC+7 (MSK+4 Edit this on Wikidata[6])
Postal codes[7]
652420–652423, 652425, 652427
OKTMO ID32710000001
Websitewww.berez.org
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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.

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