Teykovo
Town in Ivanovo Oblast, Russia
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Teykovo (Russian: Те́йково) is a town in Ivanovo Oblast, Russia, located on the Vyazma River 35 kilometers (22 mi) southwest of Ivanovo. Population: 31,305 (2021 census);[8] 34,976 (2010 census);[3] 36,686 (2002 census);[9] 38,126 (1989 Soviet census);[10] 42,800 (1975).
Teykovo
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| Coordinates: 56°51′17″N 40°32′28″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Ivanovo Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 17th century[2] |
| Town status since | 1918[2] |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 34,976 |
• Estimate (2021) | 31,305 (−10.5%) |
| • Subordinated to | Town of Teykovo[4] |
| • Capital of | Teykovsky District,[1] Town of Teykovo |
| • Urban okrug | Teykovo Urban Okrug[5] |
| • Capital of | Teykovo Urban Okrug,[5] Teykovsky Municipal District[5] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [6]) |
| Postal code[7] | 155040–155048 |
| OKTMO ID | 24707000001 |
| Website | teikovo37 |
History
It was founded in the 17th century and was granted town status in 1918.[2]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Teykovo serves as the administrative center of Teykovsky District,[1] even though it is not a part of it.[4] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the Town of Teykovo—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[4] As a municipal division, the Town of Teykovo is incorporated as Teykovo Urban Okrug.[5]
Military
The town is home to the 54th Guards Rocket Division of the Strategic Rocket Forces where projects like the mobile Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile system are operated from.[11]
Notable people
- Nikolai Paklyanov (born 1986) - former Russian footballer