Gulkevichi
Town in Krasnodar Krai, Russia
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Gulkevichi (Russian: Гульке́вичи) is a town and the administrative center of Gulkevichsky District of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, located 150 kilometers (93 mi) northeast of Krasnodar. Population: 34,272 people (2020), 35,244 (2010 census);[3] 35,141 (2002 census);[8] 31,668 (1989 Soviet census).[9]
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Gulkevichi
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Administration building, Gulkevichi | |
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 Interactive map of Gulkevichi | |
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| Coordinates: 45°21′34″N 40°42′26″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Krasnodar Krai[1] |
| Administrative district | Gulkevichsky District[1] |
| TownSelsoviet | Gulkevichi[1] |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Town status since | 1961[2] |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 35,244 |
| 32,911 (−6.6%) | |
| • Capital of | Gulkevichsky District,[1] Town of Gulkevichi[1] |
| • Municipal district | Gulkevichsky Municipal District[5] |
| • Urban settlement | Gulkevichskoye Urban Settlement[5] |
| • Capital of | Gulkevichsky Municipal District,[5] Gulkevichskoye Urban Settlement[5] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [6]) |
| Postal code[7] | 352190 |
| OKTMO ID | 03613101001 |
History
It appeared as a settlement at the Gulkevichi station, opened in 1875 (the name is based on the location of the station on the land owned by the councilor N. V. Gulkevichu).[citation needed] Town status was granted to it in 1961.[2]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Gulkevichi serves as the administrative center of Gulkevichsky District.[1] As an administrative division, it is, together with two rural localities, incorporated within Gulkevichsky District as the Town of Gulkevichi.[1] As a municipal division, the Town of Gulkevichi is incorporated within Gulkevichsky Municipal District as Gulkevichskoye Urban Settlement.[5]
Notable people
- Andronik Karagezyan (born 1974), former Russian professional football player
