Aleysk

Aleysk (Russian: Але́йск) is a town in Altai Krai, Russia, located on the Aley River (Ob's tributary), 120 kilometers (75 mi) southwest of Barnaul. Population: 29,510 (2010 Census);^[2] 28,551 (2002 Census);^[7] 30,309 (1989 Soviet census);^[8] 32,000 (1968).

Aleysk Алейск
Town[1]
Coat of arms
Location of Aleysk
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Coordinates: 52°30′N 82°47′E
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Altai Krai[1]
Founded	1913
Elevation	170 m (560 ft)
Population  (2010 Census)[2]
• Total	29,510
Administrative status
• Subordinated to	town of krai significance of Aleysk[1]
• Capital of	town of krai significance of Aleysk,[1] Aleysky District[1]
Municipal status
• Urban okrug	Aleysk Urban Okrug[3]
• Capital of	Aleysk Urban Okrug,[3] Aleysky Municipal District[4]
Time zone	UTC+7 (MSK+4 [5])
Postal code(s)[6]	658130–658149
OKTMO ID	01703000001

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Aleysk serves as the administrative center of Aleysky District, even though it is not a part of it.^[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of krai significance of Aleysk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.^[1] As a municipal division, the town of krai significance of Aleysk is incorporated as Aleysk Urban Okrug.^[3]

Military

The town was host to Aleysk air base, and a division of the Strategic Rocket Forces, the 41st Guards Rocket Division. Currently the 35th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade of the 41st Combined Arms Army, Central Military District is located in Aleysk.