Oktyabrsk
Town in Samara Oblast, Russia
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Oktyabrsk (Russian: Октя́брьск) is a town in Samara Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Volga River (Saratov Reservoir), 154 kilometers (96 mi) from Samara. Population: 27,244 (2010 census);[2] 25,336 (2002 census);[6] 27,449 (1989 Soviet census).[7]
Oktyabrsk
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| Coordinates: 53°10′N 48°40′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Samara Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.8 km2 (8.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 27,244 |
• Estimate (2021) | 20,703 (−24%) |
| • Density | 1,250/km2 (3,240/sq mi) |
| • Subordinated to | town of oblast significance of Oktyabrsk[1] |
| • Capital of | town of oblast significance of Oktyabrsk[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Oktyabrsk Urban Okrug[3] |
| • Capital of | Oktyabrsk Urban Okrug[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK+1  [4]) |
| Postal code[5] | 445240 |
| Dialing code | +7 7 84646 |
| OKTMO ID | 36718000001 |
| Website | oktyabrskadm |
History
It was founded in 1956 by consolidating of three settlements: Batraki, Pravaya Volga and Permomaysky.[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of oblast significance of Oktyabrsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Oktyabrsk is incorporated as Oktyabrsk Urban Okrug.[3]
Transportation
There is a railway station in the town.[citation needed]