Kadom
Urban-type settlement in Ryazan Oblast, Russia
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Kadom (Moksha: Кадом, Kadom, Russian: Ка́дом) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) and the administrative center of Kadomsky District of Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located on the Moksha River 245 kilometers (152 mi) from Ryazan. Population: 5,478 (2010 census);[1] 6,181 (2002 census);[4] 7,250 (1989 Soviet census).[5]
Kadom
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| Coordinates: 54°34′N 42°28′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Ryazan Oblast |
| Administrative district | Kadomsky District |
| Founded | 1209 |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,478 |
• Estimate (2023) | 5,031 (−8.2%) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [2]) |
| Postal codes[3] | 391670, 391671 |
| OKTMO ID | 61606151051 |
History
It has been known since 1209. It had town status until 1926, when it was demoted to a rural locality. Urban-type settlement status was granted to it in 1958.
Economy
Kadom is home to Kadomsky veniz, which manufactures embroidery goods. There is also a woodworking and a dairy processing plant in the settlement.