Yarovoye, Altai Krai

For other places with the same name, see Yarovoy (inhabited locality).

Yarovoye (Russian: Ярово́е) is a town in Altai Krai, Russia, located on the north shore of lake Bolshoye Yarovoye, 402 kilometers (250 mi) west of Barnaul, the administrative center of the krai. Population: 18,604 (2010 Census);^[2] 21,363 (2002 Census);^[6] 21,784 (1989 Soviet census).^[7]

Yarovoye Яровое
Town[1]
Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye and the chemical plant in Yarovoye
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Yarovoye
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Coordinates: 52°56′N 78°35′E
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Altai Krai[1]
Founded	1943
Town status since	1993
Area
• Total	44.38 km2 (17.14 sq mi)
Elevation	95 m (312 ft)
Population  (2010 Census)[2]
• Total	18,604
• Density	420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Administrative status
• Subordinated to	town of krai significance of Yarovoye[1]
• Capital of	town of krai significance of Yarovoye[1]
Municipal status
• Urban okrug	Yarovoye Urban Okrug[3]
• Capital of	Yarovoye Urban Okrug[3]
Time zone	UTC+7 (MSK+4 [4])
Postal code(s)[5]	658837, 658839
OKTMO ID	01730000001
Website	yarovoe.org

History

It was established in 1943 and was granted town status in 1993.^{[citation needed]}

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of krai significance of Yarovoye—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.^[1] As a municipal division, the town of krai significance of Yarovoye is incorporated as Yarovoye Urban Okrug.^[3]

Social status

Yarovoye is a popular resort that welcomes around 2 million people per summer season (June-August). The city gained popularity in the 1980s, even before "Prichal" came to build the tourist infrastructure. The Salt Lake "Big Yarovoye" is the main benefit of the city. Tourists come to breathe the healthy air, float on top of the water and walk on the healing black dirt that lies underground of the lake.