Tambov
city in central Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tambov (UK: /tæmˈbɒf/,[7] US: /tɑːmˈbɔːf, -ˈbɔːv/;[8][9][10] Russian: Тамбов, IPA: [tɐmˈbof]) is the largest city in and the administrative center (capital city) of Tambov Oblast, central Russia. It is at the confluence of the Tsna and Studenets Rivers. It is about 418 kilometers (260 mi) south-southeast of Moscow. Population: 280,161 (2010 Census);[11] 293,658 (2002 Census);[12] 304,600 (1989 Census).[13]
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Tambov
Тамбов | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 52°43′N 41°26′E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Tambov Oblast |
Founded | 17 April 1636 |
City status since | 1719 |
Area | |
• Total | 90.89 km2 (35.09 sq mi) |
Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 280,161 |
• Estimate (2018)[4] | 293,661 (+4.8%) |
• Rank | 68th in 2010 |
• Density | 3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
• Subordinated to | city of oblast significance of Tambov |
• Capital of | Tambov Oblast, Tambovsky District |
Municipal status | |
• Urban okrug | Tambov Urban Okrug |
• Capital of | Tambov Urban Okrug, Tambovsky Municipal District |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [5]) |
Postal code(s)[6] | 392000 |
Dialing code(s) | +7 4752 |
OKTMO ID | 68701000001 |
City Day | June 12 |
Twin towns | Bar-le-Duc, Penza |
Website | city |
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