Aksay, Rostov Oblast

Aksay (Russian: Аксай) is a town and the administrative center of Aksaysky District in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Don River, 18 kilometers (11 mi) northeast of Rostov-on-Don, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 41,969(2010 Census); 38,012(2002 Census); 33,389(1989 Census). It was previously known as Ust-Aksayskaya (until 1791), Aksayskaya (until 1957).

Aksay
Аксай
Location of Aksay
Aksay
Location of Aksay
Aksay
Aksay (Rostov Oblast)
Coordinates: 47°15′N 39°52′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectRostov Oblast
Administrative districtAksaysky District
Urban settlementAksayskoye
First mentioned1569
Town status since1957
Elevation
80 m (260 ft)
Population
  Total41,969
  Estimate 
(2018)
45,078 (+7.4%)
Administrative status
  Capital ofAksaysky District, Aksayskoye Urban Settlement
Municipal status
  Municipal districtAksaysky Municipal District
  Urban settlementAksayskoye Urban Settlement
  Capital ofAksaysky Municipal District, Aksayskoye Urban Settlement
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s)
346720, 346721, 346723, 346724, 346739
OKTMO ID60602101001
Websitewww.gorod-aksay.ru
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