Sayansk

Town in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sayansk (Russian: Саянск, IPA: [sɐˈjansk]) is a town in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Oka River (Angara River's basin) 270 kilometers (170 mi) northwest of Irkutsk. Population: 40,800(2010 census);[2] 43,468(2002 census);[7] 38,169(1989 Soviet census).[8]

CountryRussia
Founded1970
Elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
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Sayansk is located in Russia
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Location of Sayansk
Sayansk is located in Irkutsk Oblast
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Sayansk (Irkutsk Oblast)
Coordinates: 54°07′N 102°10′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectIrkutsk Oblast[1]
Founded1970
Elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
Population
  Total
40,800
  Estimate 
(2021)
35,561 (−12.8%)
  Subordinated toTown of Sayansk[3]
  Capital ofTown of Sayansk[3]
  Urban okrugSayansk Urban Okrug[4]
  Capital ofSayansk Urban Okrug[4]
Time zoneUTC+8 (MSK+5 Edit this on Wikidata[5])
Postal code[6]
666300–666305Edit this on Wikidata
Dialing code+7 39553
OKTMO ID25726000001
Websitewww.admsayansk.ru
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History

Sayansk was founded in 1970.[citation needed] It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1975 and town status in 1985.[citation needed]

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the Town of Sayansk[1]—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[citation needed] As a municipal division, the Town of Sayansk is incorporated as Sayansk Urban Okrug.[4]

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