Chyormoz
Town in Perm Krai, Russia
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Chyormoz (Russian: Чёрмоз, Russian pronunciation: [ˈtɕɵrməs]) is a town in Ilyinsky District of Perm Krai, Russia, located on the shores of the Kama Reservoir, 102 kilometers (63 mi) north of Perm, the administrative center of the krai. Population: 3,861 (2010 census);[2] 4,376 (2002 census);[6] 5,907 (1989 Soviet census).[7].
Chyormoz
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| Coordinates: 58°47′N 56°10′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Perm Krai[1] |
| Administrative district | Ilyinsky District[1] |
| Founded | 1701 |
| Town status since | 1943 |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,861 |
• Estimate (2023) | 2,919 (−24.4%) |
| • Municipal district | Ilyinsky Municipal District[3] |
| • Urban settlement | Chyormozskoye Urban Settlement[3] |
| • Capital of | Chyormozskoye Urban Settlement[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (MSK+2  [4]) |
| Postal code[5] | 617040 |
| Dialing code | +7 34276 |
| OKTMO ID | 57759000006 |
History
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It was founded in 1701. In 1763 baron Nikolay Stroganov founded a steel mill in Chyormoz, which was later sold to Ivan Lazarev. In 1943 Chyormoz was granted town status. In 1956, the mill was closed, as it was in a flood zone of the Kama Reservoir.[8]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Chyormoz is subordinated to Ilyinsky District.[1] As a municipal division, the town of Chyormoz, together with twelve rural localities, is incorporated within Ilyinsky Municipal District as Chyormozskoye Urban Settlement.[3]
Before 1959 the town was the seat of Chyormozsky District.[8]